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Broadcasts from the amazing and intense world of medical school.Thu, 08 Dec 2016 10:00:13 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.4.5Every Thursday the medical students at the University of Iowa and their co-host Dave Etler sit on some comfy couches and talk about the margins of medicine. We're here to amuse, inform, and educate...in exactly that order. The opinions expressed are formed by the sleep deprived and are thus likely ill-considered and noticeably spur-of-the-moment. And definitely not those of the University of Iowa. We hunger for your questions, comments, and suggestions at http://theshortcoat.com.The Short Coat PodcastThe Short Coat Podcastdavid-etler@uiowa.edudavid-etler@uiowa.edu (The Short Coat Podcast)The University of IowaBroadcasts from the Amazing and Intense World of Medical School.The Short Coat Podcasthttp://theshortcoat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/short-coat-logo-2015-itunes-medium1.jpghttp://theshortcoat.com
shortcoats@gmail.comTV-14Iowa City, IAWeeklyThe Value of Coaching in Medicine.http://theshortcoat.com/the-value-of-coaching-in-medicine/
Thu, 08 Dec 2016 10:00:13 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1762http://theshortcoat.com/the-value-of-coaching-in-medicine/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/the-value-of-coaching-in-medicine/feed/0Coaching is an integral part of sports, it's often used by corporate executives, and even helps people manage ADHD. But until recently coaching wasn't something physicians used to achieve their goals. For this show, Mark Moubarek, Aline Sandouk, and Amy Young talk with Georgetown University faculty member Maggi Cary and Georgetown student Jack Penner. Dr. Cary is a certified coach specializing in leadership coaching for healthcare professionals. But a serendipitous acquaintance with Jack lead to him becoming a client. Recognizing its value for him as a student--in dealing with the so-called hidden curriculum and impostor syndrome, among other things--they have put together a pro-bono arrangement for twelve Georgetown student with area coaches. These relationships have allowed students to address areas of concern for them without the fears they may have in reaching out to faculty or peers, such as raising red flags or competitive issues. It has also allowed them to get some of the individual attention they may be missing in education systems that are focused more on mass production of doctors. And as medicine itself moves away from the idea that the doctor is the captain of the ship and towards a more integrative model of cooperation between medical professionals, more doctors are excited about learning leadership, management, and even surgical skills that encourage and value the input of their teammates. Dr. Cary and Jack also help us consider an idea sent in by listener JW--that burnout among physicians might be addressed by adopting a less martyred approach to their work in favor of understanding that "it's just a job." Share your thoughts with us on this episode and ideas for future episodes. Call us at 347-SHORTCT any time, and see our Facebook page for a question to consider every week.Coaching is an integral part of sports, it's often used by corporate executives, and even helps people manage ADHD. But until recently coaching wasn't something physicians used to achieve their goals. For this show, Mark Moubarek, Aline Sandouk,Coaching is an integral part of sports, it's often used by corporate executives, and even helps people manage ADHD. But until recently coaching wasn't something physicians used to achieve their goals. For this show, Mark Moubarek, Aline Sandouk, and Amy Young talk with Georgetown University faculty member Maggi Cary and Georgetown student Jack Penner. Dr. Cary is a certified coach specializing in leadership coaching for healthcare professionals. But a serendipitous acquaintance with Jack lead to him becoming a client. Recognizing its value for him as a student--in dealing with the so-called hidden curriculum and impostor syndrome, among other things--they have put together a pro-bono arrangement for twelve Georgetown student with area coaches. These relationships have allowed students to address areas of concern for them without the fears they may have in reaching out to faculty or peers, such as raising red flags or competitive issues. It has also allowed them to get some of the individual attention they may be missing in education systems that are focused more on mass production of doctors. And as medicine itself moves away from the idea that the doctor is the captain of the ship and towards a more integrative model of cooperation between medical professionals, more doctors are excited about learning leadership, management, and even surgical skills that encourage and value the input of their teammates. Dr. Cary and Jack also help us consider an idea sent in by listener JW--that burnout among physicians might be addressed by adopting a less martyred approach to their work in favor of understanding that "it's just a job." Share your thoughts with us on this episode and ideas for future episodes. Call us at 347-SHORTCT any time, and see our Facebook page for a question to consider every week.The Students of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine1:01:59Recess Rehash: The Ultimate Taboo: Medicine and Suicidehttp://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-the-ultimate-taboo-medicine-and-suicide/
Thu, 01 Dec 2016 10:05:16 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1755http://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-the-ultimate-taboo-medicine-and-suicide/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-the-ultimate-taboo-medicine-and-suicide/feed/0Just hours before a new crop of medical students are to be welcomed into the world of medicine, Kaci McCleary, John Pienta, Aline Sandouk, Mark Moubarek, and Lisa Wehr confront one of the most uncomfortable topics in medical education: physician and student suicide. Among doctors, suicide rates are much higher than among the general population. The long hours, high pressure (from both one's <a class="zem_slink" title="Internal monologue" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_monologue" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">internal monologue</a> and from outside sources) to succeed, fear of public humiliation regarding one's shortcomings, isolation, inadequate supervision, the stigma against mental illness, the career penalties faced by those who admit to unwellness, and more, all contribute to the problem. Institutions also have a difficult time addressing incidents of physician suicide effectively, as they try to walk a tightrope strung between respect for the privacy of the deceased, the needs of colleague survivors to talk about it, the desire to avoid adverse publicity. Meanwhile, the work does not stop. The only breaks are a moment of silence, a visit with a grief counselor, or an "open forum" to discuss one's feelings. Just hours before a new crop of medical students are to be welcomed into the world of medicine, Kaci McCleary, John Pienta, Aline Sandouk, Mark Moubarek, and Lisa Wehr confront one of the most uncomfortable topics in medical education: physician and st...Just hours before a new crop of medical students are to be welcomed into the world of medicine, Kaci McCleary, John Pienta, Aline Sandouk, Mark Moubarek, and Lisa Wehr confront one of the most uncomfortable topics in medical education: physician and student suicide. Among doctors, suicide rates are much higher than among the general population. The long hours, high pressure (from both one's <a class="zem_slink" title="Internal monologue" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_monologue" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">internal monologue</a> and from outside sources) to succeed, fear of public humiliation regarding one's shortcomings, isolation, inadequate supervision, the stigma against mental illness, the career penalties faced by those who admit to unwellness, and more, all contribute to the problem. Institutions also have a difficult time addressing incidents of physician suicide effectively, as they try to walk a tightrope strung between respect for the privacy of the deceased, the needs of colleague survivors to talk about it, the desire to avoid adverse publicity. Meanwhile, the work does not stop. The only breaks are a moment of silence, a visit with a grief counselor, or an "open forum" to discuss one's feelings.Dave Etler and the Students of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine44:36Just hours before a new crop of medical students are to be welcomed into the world of medicine, Kaci McCleary, John Pienta, Aline Sandouk, Mark Moubarek, and Lisa Wehr confront one of the most uncomfortable topics in medical education: physician and student suicide. Among doctors, suicide rates are much higher than among the general population. The long hours, high pressure (from both one's <a class="zem_slink" title="Internal monologue" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_monologue" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">internal monologue</a> and from outside sources) to succeed, fear of public humiliation regarding one's shortcomings, isolation, inadequate supervision, the stigma against mental illness, the career penalties faced by those who admit to unwellness, and more, all contribute to the problem. Institutions also have a difficult time addressing incidents of physician suicide effectively, as they try to walk a tightrope strung between respect for the privacy of the deceased, the needs of colleague survivors to talk about it, the desire to avoid adverse publicity. Meanwhile, the work does not stop. The only breaks are a moment of silence, a visit with a grief counselor, or an "open forum" to discuss one's feelings. <br />RIP, Radioactive Boy Scouthttp://theshortcoat.com/rip-radioactive-boy-scout/
Thu, 24 Nov 2016 10:00:36 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1744http://theshortcoat.com/rip-radioactive-boy-scout/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/rip-radioactive-boy-scout/feed/0Happy Thanksgiving! The crew--John Pienta, Marc Toral, Dylan Todd and new guy Jay Blomme--were lucky enough to hear from a couple listeners about our recent post-presidential election episode. For instance, Kayla called 347-SHORTCT to say thanks; we presume she had more to say, but she got cut off. We continue our discussions on logic and logical errors, considering the efforts that Facebook and Google are making to reduce the effects of 'fake news.' John has some suggestions on how to have a productive conversation with people whose opinions you don't share. Dylan is the master of strange analogies that ultimately are right on target. We discuss one idea in DIY medicine we might be able to get behind, a device that allows women to take some control of their breast reconstruction journey. And we mark the passing of 'The Radioactive Boy Scout,' David Hahn, who attempted to build a working nuclear reactor in his back yard as a teenager. And some podcasters who couldn't join us this week send in their thoughts on what they'd do with an extra day no one else could mess with. Listeners, share your thoughts with us each week. Call us at 347-SHORTCT any time, and see our Facebook page for a question to consider every Monday.Happy Thanksgiving! The crew--John Pienta, Marc Toral, Dylan Todd and new guy Jay Blomme--were lucky enough to hear from a couple listeners about our recent post-presidential election episode. For instance,Happy Thanksgiving! The crew--John Pienta, Marc Toral, Dylan Todd and new guy Jay Blomme--were lucky enough to hear from a couple listeners about our recent post-presidential election episode. For instance, Kayla called 347-SHORTCT to say thanks; we presume she had more to say, but she got cut off. We continue our discussions on logic and logical errors, considering the efforts that Facebook and Google are making to reduce the effects of 'fake news.' John has some suggestions on how to have a productive conversation with people whose opinions you don't share. Dylan is the master of strange analogies that ultimately are right on target. We discuss one idea in DIY medicine we might be able to get behind, a device that allows women to take some control of their breast reconstruction journey. And we mark the passing of 'The Radioactive Boy Scout,' David Hahn, who attempted to build a working nuclear reactor in his back yard as a teenager. And some podcasters who couldn't join us this week send in their thoughts on what they'd do with an extra day no one else could mess with. Listeners, share your thoughts with us each week. Call us at 347-SHORTCT any time, and see our Facebook page for a question to consider every Monday.The Students at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine51:58Considering The Other Sideshttp://theshortcoat.com/considering-the-other-sides/
Thu, 17 Nov 2016 10:38:14 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1736http://theshortcoat.com/considering-the-other-sides/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/considering-the-other-sides/feed/0With the close of the election of 2016, many people, including us, found themselves dismayed and surprised by a great many things. But why were we so shocked? Now that our hindsight has been LASIK'd, some are noticing the truth that was hiding in plain sight: people were feeling ignored. And those people were the ones that the electoral college protects: rural Americans. In this episode, we (that is, Dave, Mark Moubarek, John Pienta, Rob Humble, and Amy Hanson) try to step out of our bubble. We cast our eyes on our own ignorance and speculate a little on what our fellow Americans want. We try to avoid politics in this episode in favor of thoughtful, empathetic consideration. Let us know whether or not we were successful.With the close of the election of 2016, many people, including us, found themselves dismayed and surprised by a great many things. But why were we so shocked? Now that our hindsight has been LASIK'd, some are noticing the truth that was hiding in pla...With the close of the election of 2016, many people, including us, found themselves dismayed and surprised by a great many things. But why were we so shocked? Now that our hindsight has been LASIK'd, some are noticing the truth that was hiding in plain sight: people were feeling ignored. And those people were the ones that the electoral college protects: rural Americans. In this episode, we (that is, Dave, Mark Moubarek, John Pienta, Rob Humble, and Amy Hanson) try to step out of our bubble. We cast our eyes on our own ignorance and speculate a little on what our fellow Americans want. We try to avoid politics in this episode in favor of thoughtful, empathetic consideration. Let us know whether or not we were successful.The Students of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine52:07Do Better Because You Will Die Some Day.http://theshortcoat.com/do-better-because-you-will-die-some-day/
Thu, 10 Nov 2016 10:10:29 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1728http://theshortcoat.com/do-better-because-you-will-die-some-day/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/do-better-because-you-will-die-some-day/feed/0John Pienta, Levi Endelman, Kylie Miller, and Adam Erwood get to answer some probing questions: what's the first thing a student wants to know upon starting a new clerkship? What's the most important skill they've ever learned? And what medical specialty should Vladimir Putin pursue? Also, if you're in a performance slump, science says you just need to be reminded that one day you will be worm food. And men seem to be having trouble with the idea of having minor procedures and experiencing side effects in exchange for the privilege of having sex without certain undesirable consequences like babies. And we discuss the apparent YouTube trend of DIY braces made by 13-year-olds from wires, superglue, and rubber bands. If you can ignore the risks of your face falling off, it's a real money saver!John Pienta, Levi Endelman, Kylie Miller, and Adam Erwood get to answer some probing questions: what's the first thing a student wants to know upon starting a new clerkship? What's the most important skill they've ever learned?John Pienta, Levi Endelman, Kylie Miller, and Adam Erwood get to answer some probing questions: what's the first thing a student wants to know upon starting a new clerkship? What's the most important skill they've ever learned? And what medical specialty should Vladimir Putin pursue? Also, if you're in a performance slump, science says you just need to be reminded that one day you will be worm food. And men seem to be having trouble with the idea of having minor procedures and experiencing side effects in exchange for the privilege of having sex without certain undesirable consequences like babies. And we discuss the apparent YouTube trend of DIY braces made by 13-year-olds from wires, superglue, and rubber bands. If you can ignore the risks of your face falling off, it's a real money saver!The Students of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine50:37Compassion Isn’t Easyhttp://theshortcoat.com/compassion-isnt-easy/
Thu, 03 Nov 2016 09:21:15 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1721http://theshortcoat.com/compassion-isnt-easy/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/compassion-isnt-easy/feed/0Compassion fatigue is a problem for many practitioners. In medicine, some of the needs are so great, and the resources are often so finite. Aline Sandouk, John Pienta, Rob Humble, and Kaci McCleary discuss what happens when caring itself becomes a limited resource, the reasons empathy can dwindle, ways to cultivate it, and the role that compassion can play in caring for oneself. We also learn what monks and nuns are teaching us about how compassion manifests positivity and even neural plasticity. Also, in his role as showrunner, Dave talks with the group about whether it's a good time (or even a good idea) to spread the word through things like t-shirts (you can let him know what you think about it), and the crew visits with the strange patients over at Yahoo! Answers, where people are vibrating on command, accidentally pulling out their nerves, and considering cranial anatomy.Compassion fatigue is a problem for many practitioners. In medicine, some of the needs are so great, and the resources are often so finite. Aline Sandouk, John Pienta, Rob Humble, and Kaci McCleary discuss what happens when caring itself becomes a limi...Compassion fatigue is a problem for many practitioners. In medicine, some of the needs are so great, and the resources are often so finite. Aline Sandouk, John Pienta, Rob Humble, and Kaci McCleary discuss what happens when caring itself becomes a limited resource, the reasons empathy can dwindle, ways to cultivate it, and the role that compassion can play in caring for oneself. We also learn what monks and nuns are teaching us about how compassion manifests positivity and even neural plasticity. Also, in his role as showrunner, Dave talks with the group about whether it's a good time (or even a good idea) to spread the word through things like t-shirts (you can let him know what you think about it), and the crew visits with the strange patients over at Yahoo! Answers, where people are vibrating on command, accidentally pulling out their nerves, and considering cranial anatomy.The Students of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine55:51Superstition is the Human Conditionhttp://theshortcoat.com/superstition-is-the-human-condition/
Thu, 27 Oct 2016 13:58:00 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1701http://theshortcoat.com/superstition-is-the-human-condition/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/superstition-is-the-human-condition/feed/0Halloweeeeeeennnn! It's upon us, and while we're women and men of science around here, we're not completely able to shed our lizard-brain's need to take shortcuts. Which is why we are not at all surprised to know that ER docs still think the moon's revolutions around the big blue marble are in any way important. Fortunately, the post-cave-dwellers at the Marburg Center for Undiagnosed and Rare Disease are putting IBM's Watson to good use by diagnosing--in seconds-- rare diseases that defy the efforts of meatier doctors. And a Rutgers study finds that med school faculty severely underestimate students' stress and mental health issues. But enough of that scariness; the Short Coat Podcast is fielding a team for the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine's Trivia Night fundraiser, so we practice and accidentally learn a lot more than we thought we would.Halloweeeeeeennnn! It's upon us, and while we're women and men of science around here, we're not completely able to shed our lizard-brain's need to take shortcuts. Which is why we are not at all surprised to know that ER docs still think the moon's re...Halloweeeeeeennnn! It's upon us, and while we're women and men of science around here, we're not completely able to shed our lizard-brain's need to take shortcuts. Which is why we are not at all surprised to know that ER docs still think the moon's revolutions around the big blue marble are in any way important. Fortunately, the post-cave-dwellers at the Marburg Center for Undiagnosed and Rare Disease are putting IBM's Watson to good use by diagnosing--in seconds-- rare diseases that defy the efforts of meatier doctors. And a Rutgers study finds that med school faculty severely underestimate students' stress and mental health issues. But enough of that scariness; the Short Coat Podcast is fielding a team for the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine's Trivia Night fundraiser, so we practice and accidentally learn a lot more than we thought we would.The Students of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine56:36Against Logic there is No Armor like Ignorance.http://theshortcoat.com/against-logic-there-is-no-armor-like-ignorance/
Thu, 20 Oct 2016 09:19:30 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1690http://theshortcoat.com/against-logic-there-is-no-armor-like-ignorance/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/against-logic-there-is-no-armor-like-ignorance/feed/0WHO researchers in Uganda are keen to teach schoolchildren there how to spot dubious health claims. This leads Dave to ask Levi Endelman, John Pienta, and newcomers Alice Ye and Adam Erwood whether their generation was taught the principles of logic and scientific thought in a way more effective than his own generation was taught. On a related note, listener Jake writes in to remind John that even we on The Short Coat Podcast, careful as we are to disclaim any logic whatsoever, should be wary of "shallow/uncontrolled" arguments. We discuss emerging ideas on treating ICU patients in ways that minimize ICU delirium and PTSD, a problem once known as ICU psychosis, including changing the ways patients are sedated, their environments, the emphasis on convenience for healthcare personnel, and other factors that may be making patients crazy. Perhaps one day, ICU patients might receive some benefit from Kratom, which the DEA has now removed from the Schedule 1 drugs list after public outcry. And doctors are still better than online "symptom checkers" at diagnosing both common and uncommon illnesses. Take that, Doctor Google.WHO researchers in Uganda are keen to teach schoolchildren there how to spot dubious health claims. This leads Dave to ask Levi Endelman, John Pienta, and newcomers Alice Ye and Adam Erwood whether their generation was taught the principles of logic an...WHO researchers in Uganda are keen to teach schoolchildren there how to spot dubious health claims. This leads Dave to ask Levi Endelman, John Pienta, and newcomers Alice Ye and Adam Erwood whether their generation was taught the principles of logic and scientific thought in a way more effective than his own generation was taught. On a related note, listener Jake writes in to remind John that even we on The Short Coat Podcast, careful as we are to disclaim any logic whatsoever, should be wary of "shallow/uncontrolled" arguments. We discuss emerging ideas on treating ICU patients in ways that minimize ICU delirium and PTSD, a problem once known as ICU psychosis, including changing the ways patients are sedated, their environments, the emphasis on convenience for healthcare personnel, and other factors that may be making patients crazy. Perhaps one day, ICU patients might receive some benefit from Kratom, which the DEA has now removed from the Schedule 1 drugs list after public outcry. And doctors are still better than online "symptom checkers" at diagnosing both common and uncommon illnesses. Take that, Doctor Google.Dave Etler and the Students of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine1:01:56Recess Rehash: Here’s Lemons In Your Eyeshttp://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-heres-lemons-in-your-eyes/
Thu, 13 Oct 2016 09:00:50 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1686http://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-heres-lemons-in-your-eyes/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-heres-lemons-in-your-eyes/feed/0[Since Dave and the Writing and Humanities Program was putting on an art-and-medicine conference last week, we’re posting this rerun. Enjoy!] Dave helps Mark Moubarek, Amy Young, Rob Humble, and Corbin Weaver to practice their clinical skills by answering random people’s “health” questions from the saddest place on the Internet. But first we discuss the AMA’s … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-heres-lemons-in-your-eyes/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Recess Rehash: Here’s Lemons In Your Eyes</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>[Since Dave and the Writing and Humanities Program was putting on an art-and-medicine conference last week, we’re posting this rerun. Enjoy!] Dave helps Mark Moubarek, Amy Young, Rob Humble, and Corbin Weaver to practice their clinical skills by answ...Mark Mubarek, Amy Young, Rob Humble and Corbin Weaver are here to discuss the AMA's policy to support the ban on direct to consumer advertising of drugs and implantable devices, and how such advertising makes the doctor-patient relationship complicated. Will drug companies retaliate by advocating for bans on advertising doctors and hospitals to patients. Researchers in the UK may be about to get the green light to edit the genes of human embryos seeking answers to why some miscarriages happen. Are we approaching the slippery slope? A neurologist wonders why Ted Cruz's face is so unsettling. And we note with interest a number of recent public health news stories in which officials suggest that women have the primary role in undesirable health consequences, including Zika/microcephaly and alcohol-related unwanted pregnancies; now South Africa has chimed in by tying scholarships for young women to virginity in order to prevent the spread of HIV. And Dave forces everyone to practice their clinical skills by answering random people's "health" questions from the Internet.The Students at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine46:22Mark Mubarek, Amy Young, Rob Humble and Corbin Weaver are here to discuss the AMA's policy to support the ban on direct to consumer advertising of drugs and implantable devices, and how such advertising makes the doctor-patient relationship complicated. Will drug companies retaliate by advocating for bans on advertising doctors and hospitals to patients. Researchers in the UK may be about to get the green light to edit the genes of human embryos seeking answers to why some miscarriages happen. Are we approaching the slippery slope? A neurologist wonders why Ted Cruz's face is so unsettling. And we note with interest a number of recent public health news stories in which officials suggest that women have the primary role in undesirable health consequences, including Zika/microcephaly and alcohol-related unwanted pregnancies; now South Africa has chimed in by tying scholarships for young women to virginity in order to prevent the spread of HIV. And Dave forces everyone to practice their clinical skills by answering random people's "health" questions from the Internet.The Fellowship of the Michttp://theshortcoat.com/the-fellowship-of-the-mic/
Thu, 06 Oct 2016 09:00:13 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1678http://theshortcoat.com/the-fellowship-of-the-mic/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/the-fellowship-of-the-mic/feed/0This week, Dave, Aline Sandouk, John Pienta, Doug Russo, and Tony Rosenberg reflect upon the joy that podcasting brings, as we were recording the show on International Podcasting Day (Sept. 30). Something else to celebrate: Doug (and Rob Humble) got to chill with an actual hobbit. Or maybe it was Sean Astin, it isn't entirely clear. But whoever it was, Samwise was in Iowa stumping for Hillary Clinton. Hobbitses are very liberal, what with their hairy feet and pipeweed. Meanwhile, Doug was listening to the recent show in which Mark Moubarek discussed Rhoto eye drops, and bought some for us to "do." After the burning subsides, we discuss the advice from an attending overheard recently: <em>should</em> everyone really try to know everything?This week, Dave, Aline Sandouk, John Pienta, Doug Russo, and Tony Rosenberg reflect upon the joy that podcasting brings, as we were recording the show on International Podcasting Day (Sept. 30). Something else to celebrate: Doug (and Rob Humble) got t...This week, Dave, Aline Sandouk, John Pienta, Doug Russo, and Tony Rosenberg reflect upon the joy that podcasting brings, as we were recording the show on International Podcasting Day (Sept. 30). Something else to celebrate: Doug (and Rob Humble) got to chill with an actual hobbit. Or maybe it was Sean Astin, it isn't entirely clear. But whoever it was, Samwise was in Iowa stumping for Hillary Clinton. Hobbitses are very liberal, what with their hairy feet and pipeweed. Meanwhile, Doug was listening to the recent show in which Mark Moubarek discussed Rhoto eye drops, and bought some for us to "do." After the burning subsides, we discuss the advice from an attending overheard should everyone really try to know everything?The Short Coat PodcastReversing Pavlok, and What You Can Learn From Your Bike Wreck.http://theshortcoat.com/reversing-pavlok-and-what-you-can-learn-from-your-bike-wreck/
Thu, 29 Sep 2016 09:00:31 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1672http://theshortcoat.com/reversing-pavlok-and-what-you-can-learn-from-your-bike-wreck/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/reversing-pavlok-and-what-you-can-learn-from-your-bike-wreck/feed/0After listening to our recent show that featured a review of a wrist-worn device that you can shock yourself with to punish you for engaging in bad habits, listener Paulius drops us a line to ask what Amy Young, Corbin Weaver, Aline Sandouk, and John Pienta do to reward themselves when they do the right things. Like watching YouTube videos of people doing things well. Or turning your life into a video game. Next, Amy attempts to learn some sort of lesson about clinical medicine as a result of her recent nasty bike wreck. And Dave's fear of ending up on YouTube in a video recorded while he recovers from anesthesia leads to a discussion on online privacyAfter listening to our recent show that featured a review of a wrist-worn device that you can shock yourself with to punish you for engaging in bad habits, listener Paulius drops us a line to ask what Amy Young, Corbin Weaver, Aline Sandouk,After listening to our recent show that featured a review of a wrist-worn device that you can shock yourself with to punish you for engaging in bad habits, listener Paulius drops us a line to ask what Amy Young, Corbin Weaver, Aline Sandouk, and John Pienta do to reward themselves when they do the right things. Like watching YouTube videos of people doing things well. Or turning your life into a video game. Next, Amy attempts to learn some sort of lesson about clinical medicine as a result of her recent nasty bike wreck. And Dave's fear of ending up on YouTube in a video recorded while he recovers from anesthesia leads to a discussion on online privacyDave Etler and the Students of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine41:45The Modern Opioid Epidemichttp://theshortcoat.com/the-modern-opioid-epidemic/
Thu, 22 Sep 2016 09:02:50 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1660http://theshortcoat.com/the-modern-opioid-epidemic/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/the-modern-opioid-epidemic/feed/0Close your eyes, and picture an opioid abuser. If you're like me, you see a man in a flophouse or dark alley. He's cooking up heroin in a spoon over a lighter. Maybe he has a loop of tubing around his upper arm, and he's shooting the heroin into a vein in the crook of his elbow. Once he's done with the injection, he leans back with a euphoric sigh. Fade to black.
Maybe it's just me, but this is the image that, for years, mediated my perception of the opioid epidemic, but it's a stereotype created by television and movies. Even as a stereotype, it's outdated, though. For decades, now, much of the epidemic is one of prescription drugs. The CDC says 78 people die from opioid overdoses every day. At least half of all opioid overdoses are from prescription drugs. Meanwhile, deaths from illegally made opioids, like the synthetic Fentanyl which is often mixed with heroin or cocaine to increase the high, increased 80% from 2013 to 2014. The American Society of Addiction Medicine says that prescription pain reliever overdose deaths among women increased more than 400% from 1999 to 2010, compared to 237% among men. In 2014, 168,000 adolescents were addicted to prescription pain medications. More than 2 and a half times that number of kids were taking prescription pain relievers for non-medical uses.
Next week, from September 26 to September 30, 2016, the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine will host the Opioid Overdose Prevention Summit. Second-years med students Sarah Ziegenhorn, Petra Hahn, and Cameron Foreman helped organize the conference, in which students from the Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Social Work, Public Health, and Nursing will join together to increase their knowledge and to influence public policy and legislation; personal perspectives; and student advocacy. , Sarah, Petra and Cameron were joined by Assistant Dean Denise Martinez and Nurse Kim Brown, whose son Andy died of an overdose, to talk about the issues of opioid addiction, treatment, and overdose prevention.Close your eyes, and picture an opioid abuser. If you're like me, you see a man in a flophouse or dark alley. He's cooking up heroin in a spoon over a lighter. Maybe he has a loop of tubing around his upper arm,Close your eyes, and picture an opioid abuser. If you're like me, you see a man in a flophouse or dark alley. He's cooking up heroin in a spoon over a lighter. Maybe he has a loop of tubing around his upper arm, and he's shooting the heroin into a vein in the crook of his elbow. Once he's done with the injection, he leans back with a euphoric sigh. Fade to black.<br />
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Maybe it's just me, but this is the image that, for years, mediated my perception of the opioid epidemic, but it's a stereotype created by television and movies. Even as a stereotype, it's outdated, though. For decades, now, much of the epidemic is one of prescription drugs. The CDC says 78 people die from opioid overdoses every day. At least half of all opioid overdoses are from prescription drugs. Meanwhile, deaths from illegally made opioids, like the synthetic Fentanyl which is often mixed with heroin or cocaine to increase the high, increased 80% from 2013 to 2014. The American Society of Addiction Medicine says that prescription pain reliever overdose deaths among women increased more than 400% from 1999 to 2010, compared to 237% among men. In 2014, 168,000 adolescents were addicted to prescription pain medications. More than 2 and a half times that number of kids were taking prescription pain relievers for non-medical uses.<br />
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Next week, from September 26 to September 30, 2016, the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine will host the Opioid Overdose Prevention Summit. Second-years med students Sarah Ziegenhorn, Petra Hahn, and Cameron Foreman helped organize the conference, in which students from the Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Social Work, Public Health, and Nursing will join together to increase their knowledge and to influence public policy and legislation; personal perspectives; and student advocacy. , Sarah, Petra and Cameron were joined by Assistant Dean Denise Martinez and Nurse Kim Brown, whose son Andy died of an overdose, to talk about the issues of opioid addiction, treatment, and overdose prevention.Dave Etler and the Students of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine44:27Close your eyes, and picture an opioid abuser. If you're like me, you see a man in a flophouse or dark alley. He's cooking up heroin in a spoon over a lighter. Maybe he has a loop of tubing around his upper arm, and he's shooting the heroin into a vein in the crook of his elbow. Once he's done with the injection, he leans back with a euphoric sigh. Fade to black.<br />
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Maybe it's just me, but this is the image that, for years, mediated my perception of the opioid epidemic, but it's a stereotype created by television and movies. Even as a stereotype, it's outdated, though. For decades, now, much of the epidemic is one of prescription drugs. The CDC says 78 people die from opioid overdoses every day. At least half of all opioid overdoses are from prescription drugs. Meanwhile, deaths from illegally made opioids, like the synthetic Fentanyl which is often mixed with heroin or cocaine to increase the high, increased 80% from 2013 to 2014. The American Society of Addiction Medicine says that prescription pain reliever overdose deaths among women increased more than 400% from 1999 to 2010, compared to 237% among men. In 2014, 168,000 adolescents were addicted to prescription pain medications. More than 2 and a half times that number of kids were taking prescription pain relievers for non-medical uses.<br />
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Next week, from September 26 to September 30, 2016, the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine will host the Opioid Overdose Prevention Summit. Second-years med students Sarah Ziegenhorn, Petra Hahn, and Cameron Foreman helped organize the conference, in which students from the Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Social Work, Public Health, and Nursing will join together to increase their knowledge and to influence public policy and legislation; personal perspectives; and student advocacy. , Sarah, Petra and Cameron were joined by Assistant Dean Denise Martinez and Nurse Kim Brown, whose son Andy died of an overdose, to talk about the issues of opioid addiction, treatment, and overdose prevention.Shocking the Habits Awayhttp://theshortcoat.com/shocking-the-habits-away/
Thu, 15 Sep 2016 09:33:26 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1655http://theshortcoat.com/shocking-the-habits-away/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/shocking-the-habits-away/feed/0This week, Dave volunteers to wear a device that's received a lot of buzz lately, Pavlok. It's creator says that through classical conditioning it will help eliminate bad habits--nail biting, unhealthy eating, procrastination, for instance. It's ubiquity on Dave's social media feeds this past summer got Dave thinking about how much of human disease is based in behavior, bad habits. So Dave asked the company to send it's crowdfunded, wrist-mounted electrical shocker for evaluation, and they inexplicably said yes. Aline Sandouk, Lisa Wehr, and Nick Sparr all had a crack at it, and share their experience. Along with Rachel Schenkel, they attempt to use it to teach Dave not to say "Uh." Is it effective and worth the $169 price tag? Are its integrations with the Internet of Things or its Chrome plugin a help for those looking to kick their bad habits? Are there better, cheaper alternatives? Also, the Affordable Care Act has begun withholding Medicaid reimbursements to hospitals based on patient satisfaction surveys, and giving bonuses to those which do well on those surveys. We explore medical education's trade-offs in a game of what if. Hint: it turns out that our little group members are a bit mercenary.This week, Dave volunteers to wear a device that's received a lot of buzz lately, Pavlok. It's creator says that through classical conditioning it will help eliminate bad habits--nail biting, unhealthy eating, procrastination, for instance.This week, Dave volunteers to wear a device that's received a lot of buzz lately, Pavlok. It's creator says that through classical conditioning it will help eliminate bad habits--nail biting, unhealthy eating, procrastination, for instance. It's ubiquity on Dave's social media feeds this past summer got Dave thinking about how much of human disease is based in behavior, bad habits. So Dave asked the company to send it's crowdfunded, wrist-mounted electrical shocker for evaluation, and they inexplicably said yes. Aline Sandouk, Lisa Wehr, and Nick Sparr all had a crack at it, and share their experience. Along with Rachel Schenkel, they attempt to use it to teach Dave not to say "Uh." Is it effective and worth the $169 price tag? Are its integrations with the Internet of Things or its Chrome plugin a help for those looking to kick their bad habits? Are there better, cheaper alternatives? Also, the Affordable Care Act has begun withholding Medicaid reimbursements to hospitals based on patient satisfaction surveys, and giving bonuses to those which do well on those surveys. We explore medical education's trade-offs in a game of what if. Hint: it turns out that our little group members are a bit mercenary.Dave Etler and the Students of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine50:23This week, Dave volunteers to wear a device that's received a lot of buzz lately, Pavlok. It's creator says that through classical conditioning it will help eliminate bad habits--nail biting, unhealthy eating, procrastination, for instance. It's ubiquity on Dave's social media feeds this past summer got Dave thinking about how much of human disease is based in behavior, bad habits. So Dave asked the company to send it's crowdfunded, wrist-mounted electrical shocker for evaluation, and they inexplicably said yes. Aline Sandouk, Lisa Wehr, and Nick Sparr all had a crack at it, and share their experience. Along with Rachel Schenkel, they attempt to use it to teach Dave not to say "Uh." Is it effective and worth the $169 price tag? Are its integrations with the Internet of Things or its Chrome plugin a help for those looking to kick their bad habits? Are there better, cheaper alternatives? Also, the Affordable Care Act has begun withholding Medicaid reimbursements to hospitals based on patient satisfaction surveys, and giving bonuses to those which do well on those surveys. We explore medical education's trade-offs in a game of what if. Hint: it turns out that our little group members are a bit mercenary.Keeping Up With Your Interests and Relationshipshttp://theshortcoat.com/the-value-of-doing-things-that-arent-medical-school/
Thu, 08 Sep 2016 09:00:50 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1642http://theshortcoat.com/the-value-of-doing-things-that-arent-medical-school/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/the-value-of-doing-things-that-arent-medical-school/feed/0Stress is a part of medical school. Worrying about tests, studying until you drop, late nights, early mornings, and drinking from the firehose all seem to promote the idea that med students should do nothing else but study. Dave, Aditi Patel, Marc Toral, Levi Endelman, and Kylie Miller agree, which is one reason Aditi and Dave put on a monthly Art Club. Students get together over lunch and have fun with paints, ceramics, drawing, whatever! No pressure, just an hour away from medicine. And speaking of being away from medicine, a listener calls into 347-SHORTCT with a question about how best to keep in touch with family and friends who might not understand the demands of medical school. And we discuss Aditi's family (who just happen to be the subject of a documentary available on Netflix) and the methods they're using to select her future husband. And we play Superfight!Stress is a part of medical school. Worrying about tests, studying until you drop, late nights, early mornings, and drinking from the firehose all seem to promote the idea that med students should do nothing else but study. Dave, Aditi Patel,Stress is a part of medical school. Worrying about tests, studying until you drop, late nights, early mornings, and drinking from the firehose all seem to promote the idea that med students should do nothing else but study. Dave, Aditi Patel, Marc Toral, Levi Endelman, and Kylie Miller agree, which is one reason Aditi and Dave put on a monthly Art Club. Students get together over lunch and have fun with paints, ceramics, drawing, whatever! No pressure, just an hour away from medicine. And speaking of being away from medicine, a listener calls into 347-SHORTCT with a question about how best to keep in touch with family and friends who might not understand the demands of medical school. And we discuss Aditi's family (who just happen to be the subject of a documentary available on Netflix) and the methods they're using to select her future husband. And we play Superfight!Dave Etler and the Students of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine1:03:45Stress is a part of medical school. Worrying about tests, studying until you drop, late nights, early mornings, and drinking from the firehose all seem to promote the idea that med students should do nothing else but study. Dave, Aditi Patel, Marc Toral, Levi Endelman, and Kylie Miller agree, which is one reason Aditi and Dave put on a monthly Art Club. Students get together over lunch and have fun with paints, ceramics, drawing, whatever! No pressure, just an hour away from medicine. And speaking of being away from medicine, a listener calls into 347-SHORTCT with a question about how best to keep in touch with family and friends who might not understand the demands of medical school. And we discuss Aditi's family (who just happen to be the subject of a documentary available on Netflix) and the methods they're using to select her future husband. And we play Superfight!They have questions, we have…more questions.http://theshortcoat.com/they-have-questions-we-have-more-questions/
Thu, 01 Sep 2016 09:05:47 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1635http://theshortcoat.com/they-have-questions-we-have-more-questions/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/they-have-questions-we-have-more-questions/feed/0Dave, John Pienta, Mark Moubarek, Matt Maves, and Levi Endelman are aware that the world is full of questions. Nowhere is that more true than on the saddest place on the Internet, Yahoo! Answers. There folks ask the kinds of things that a primary care physician might have to answer. What is the worst way to get rid of acne scars? What could be the cause of blisters on one's lips after kissing one's dog? How much milk should one use in one's bath? There are no stupid questions. But first, since Matt has returned from a year in Des Moines doing clerkships there, we discuss what that's been like and the benefits of doing some clerkships outside a more academic setting. We also discuss the psychiatric disorder pica and the kinds of things people swallow on purpose (or by accident). Also we talk about drug maker Mylan's difficulties with, well, everyone after we collectively realized they're gouging patients who need epinephrine auto-injectors to keep themselves alive. Meanwhile, a company is offering a supplement that its CEO, a pioneering MIT aging researcher, and it's Nobel-prize festooned board of scientific advisors say might just be a way to extend the human health span.Dave, John Pienta, Mark Moubarek, Matt Maves, and Levi Endelman are aware that the world is full of questions. Nowhere is that more true than on the saddest place on the Internet, Yahoo! Answers. There folks ask the kinds of things that a primary care...Dave, John Pienta, Mark Moubarek, Matt Maves, and Levi Endelman are aware that the world is full of questions. Nowhere is that more true than on the saddest place on the Internet, Yahoo! Answers. There folks ask the kinds of things that a primary care physician might have to answer. What is the worst way to get rid of acne scars? What could be the cause of blisters on one's lips after kissing one's dog? How much milk should one use in one's bath? There are no stupid questions. But first, since Matt has returned from a year in Des Moines doing clerkships there, we discuss what that's been like and the benefits of doing some clerkships outside a more academic setting. We also discuss the psychiatric disorder pica and the kinds of things people swallow on purpose (or by accident). Also we talk about drug maker Mylan's difficulties with, well, everyone after we collectively realized they're gouging patients who need epinephrine auto-injectors to keep themselves alive. Meanwhile, a company is offering a supplement that its CEO, a pioneering MIT aging researcher, and it's Nobel-prize festooned board of scientific advisors say might just be a way to extend the human health span.Dave Etler and the Students of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine46:13Dave, John Pienta, Mark Moubarek, Matt Maves, and Levi Endelman are aware that the world is full of questions. Nowhere is that more true than on the saddest place on the Internet, Yahoo! Answers. There folks ask the kinds of things that a primary care physician might have to answer. What is the worst way to get rid of acne scars? What could be the cause of blisters on one's lips after kissing one's dog? How much milk should one use in one's bath? There are no stupid questions. But first, since Matt has returned from a year in Des Moines doing clerkships there, we discuss what that's been like and the benefits of doing some clerkships outside a more academic setting. We also discuss the psychiatric disorder pica and the kinds of things people swallow on purpose (or by accident). Also we talk about drug maker Mylan's difficulties with, well, everyone after we collectively realized they're gouging patients who need epinephrine auto-injectors to keep themselves alive. Meanwhile, a company is offering a supplement that its CEO, a pioneering MIT aging researcher, and it's Nobel-prize festooned board of scientific advisors say might just be a way to extend the human health span.The Doctor Is In: Ryan Gray Lifts Up the Next Generation of Medical Studentshttp://theshortcoat.com/the-doctor-is-in-ryan-gray-lifts-up-the-next-generation-of-medical-students/
Thu, 25 Aug 2016 09:00:04 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1620http://theshortcoat.com/the-doctor-is-in-ryan-gray-lifts-up-the-next-generation-of-medical-students/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/the-doctor-is-in-ryan-gray-lifts-up-the-next-generation-of-medical-students/feed/0yan Gray, MD, was a physician in the Air Force. He'd planned all along to be an orthopaedic surgeon...but the military had other plans for him: aerospace medicine. Later, when a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis forced him to give up flying, his career plans changed once again, and he decided to set aside the practice of medicine to focus his growing business as the proprietor of MedicalSchoolHQ.net where he advises pre-medical students on their efforts to get into medical school. He's also a podcaster in that vein, as the host of The Premed Years podcast, the OldPreMeds Podcast, and The MCAT Podcast. As Dave, Nicole Morrow, Amy Hansen, Alex Volkmar, and Tony Rosenberg found, not only is Dr. Gray a thoughtful adviser, but he's a lot of fun to talk to. His thoughts on being a non-traditional medical student (he was one himself), the efforts of some schools to create competency- and systems-based curricula instead of exam-based curricula, and the types of students admissions committees are most interested in are definitely worth knowing. And check out Dr. Gray's new book, The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview.yan Gray, MD, was a physician in the Air Force. He'd planned all along to be an orthopaedic surgeon...but the military had other plans for him: aerospace medicine. Later, when a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis forced him to give up flying,yan Gray, MD, was a physician in the Air Force. He'd planned all along to be an orthopaedic surgeon...but the military had other plans for him: aerospace medicine. Later, when a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis forced him to give up flying, his career plans changed once again, and he decided to set aside the practice of medicine to focus his growing business as the proprietor of MedicalSchoolHQ.net where he advises pre-medical students on their efforts to get into medical school. He's also a podcaster in that vein, as the host of The Premed Years podcast, the OldPreMeds Podcast, and The MCAT Podcast. As Dave, Nicole Morrow, Amy Hansen, Alex Volkmar, and Tony Rosenberg found, not only is Dr. Gray a thoughtful adviser, but he's a lot of fun to talk to. His thoughts on being a non-traditional medical student (he was one himself), the efforts of some schools to create competency- and systems-based curricula instead of exam-based curricula, and the types of students admissions committees are most interested in are definitely worth knowing. And check out Dr. Gray's new book, The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview.Dave Etler and the Students of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine44:53yan Gray, MD, was a physician in the Air Force. He'd planned all along to be an orthopaedic surgeon...but the military had other plans for him: aerospace medicine. Later, when a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis forced him to give up flying, his career plans changed once again, and he decided to set aside the practice of medicine to focus his growing business as the proprietor of MedicalSchoolHQ.net where he advises pre-medical students on their efforts to get into medical school. He's also a podcaster in that vein, as the host of The Premed Years podcast, the OldPreMeds Podcast, and The MCAT Podcast. As Dave, Nicole Morrow, Amy Hansen, Alex Volkmar, and Tony Rosenberg found, not only is Dr. Gray a thoughtful adviser, but he's a lot of fun to talk to. His thoughts on being a non-traditional medical student (he was one himself), the efforts of some schools to create competency- and systems-based curricula instead of exam-based curricula, and the types of students admissions committees are most interested in are definitely worth knowing. And check out Dr. Gray's new book, The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview.The Ultimate Taboo: Medicine and Suicidehttp://theshortcoat.com/the-ultimate-taboo-medical-education-and-suicide/
Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:00:41 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1610http://theshortcoat.com/the-ultimate-taboo-medical-education-and-suicide/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/the-ultimate-taboo-medical-education-and-suicide/feed/0Just hours before a new crop of medical students are to be welcomed into the world of medicine, Kaci McCleary, John Pienta, Aline Sandouk, Mark Moubarek, and Lisa Wehr confront one of the most uncomfortable topics in medical education: physician and student suicide. Among doctors, suicide rates are much higher than among the general population. The long hours, high pressure (from both one's <a class="zem_slink" title="Internal monologue" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_monologue" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">internal monologue</a> and from outside sources) to succeed, fear of public humiliation regarding one's shortcomings, isolation, inadequate supervision, the stigma against mental illness, the career penalties faced by those who admit to unwellness, and more, all contribute to the problem. Institutions also have a difficult time addressing incidents of physician suicide effectively, as they try to walk a tightrope strung between respect for the privacy of the deceased, the needs of colleague survivors to talk about it, the desire to avoid adverse publicity. Meanwhile, the work does not stop. The only breaks are a moment of silence, a visit with a grief counselor, or an "open forum" to discuss one's feelings. Just hours before a new crop of medical students are to be welcomed into the world of medicine, Kaci McCleary, John Pienta, Aline Sandouk, Mark Moubarek, and Lisa Wehr confront one of the most uncomfortable topics in medical education: physician and st...Just hours before a new crop of medical students are to be welcomed into the world of medicine, Kaci McCleary, John Pienta, Aline Sandouk, Mark Moubarek, and Lisa Wehr confront one of the most uncomfortable topics in medical education: physician and student suicide. Among doctors, suicide rates are much higher than among the general population. The long hours, high pressure (from both one's <a class="zem_slink" title="Internal monologue" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_monologue" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">internal monologue</a> and from outside sources) to succeed, fear of public humiliation regarding one's shortcomings, isolation, inadequate supervision, the stigma against mental illness, the career penalties faced by those who admit to unwellness, and more, all contribute to the problem. Institutions also have a difficult time addressing incidents of physician suicide effectively, as they try to walk a tightrope strung between respect for the privacy of the deceased, the needs of colleague survivors to talk about it, the desire to avoid adverse publicity. Meanwhile, the work does not stop. The only breaks are a moment of silence, a visit with a grief counselor, or an "open forum" to discuss one's feelings.Dave Etler and the Students of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine44:36Just hours before a new crop of medical students are to be welcomed into the world of medicine, Kaci McCleary, John Pienta, Aline Sandouk, Mark Moubarek, and Lisa Wehr confront one of the most uncomfortable topics in medical education: physician and student suicide. Among doctors, suicide rates are much higher than among the general population. The long hours, high pressure (from both one's <a class="zem_slink" title="Internal monologue" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_monologue" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">internal monologue</a> and from outside sources) to succeed, fear of public humiliation regarding one's shortcomings, isolation, inadequate supervision, the stigma against mental illness, the career penalties faced by those who admit to unwellness, and more, all contribute to the problem. Institutions also have a difficult time addressing incidents of physician suicide effectively, as they try to walk a tightrope strung between respect for the privacy of the deceased, the needs of colleague survivors to talk about it, the desire to avoid adverse publicity. Meanwhile, the work does not stop. The only breaks are a moment of silence, a visit with a grief counselor, or an "open forum" to discuss one's feelings. <br />Recess Rehash: Snapchat, Psychiatry, Femininity, and Savory Toothpasteshttp://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-snapchat-psychiatry-femininity-and-savory-toothpastes/
Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:00:41 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1606http://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-snapchat-psychiatry-femininity-and-savory-toothpastes/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-snapchat-psychiatry-femininity-and-savory-toothpastes/feed/0Is Dave ready for Snapchat? Corbin Weaver, Cole Cheney, Taz Khalid, and Tony Rosenberg try to convince him to start one up for the show. Are antibiotics really dead, now that the first totally resistant E.coli bacteria has been found in a US patient? Amazon reviews of common medical equipment leave everyone a bit unsettled. We explore Corbin's reflections on psychiatry and whether patients are helped or hindered when healthcare does the tasks of everyday life for them. And since dental health is so important for overall health, Dave creates some savory alternatives to traditional toothpaste flavors, and the crew tests them out, to see if any of them are a good idea.Is Dave ready for Snapchat? Corbin Weaver, Cole Cheney, Taz Khalid, and Tony Rosenberg try to convince him to start one up for the show. Are antibiotics really dead, now that the first totally resistant E.Is Dave ready for Snapchat? Corbin Weaver, Cole Cheney, Taz Khalid, and Tony Rosenberg try to convince him to start one up for the show. Are antibiotics really dead, now that the first totally resistant E.coli bacteria has been found in a US patient? Amazon reviews of common medical equipment leave everyone a bit unsettled. We explore Corbin's reflections on psychiatry and whether patients are helped or hindered when healthcare does the tasks of everyday life for them. And since dental health is so important for overall health, Dave creates some savory alternatives to traditional toothpaste flavors, and the crew tests them out, to see if any of them are a good idea.The Students at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine58:33Is Dave ready for Snapchat? Corbin Weaver, Cole Cheney, Taz Khalid, and Tony Rosenberg try to convince him to start one up for the show. Are antibiotics really dead, now that the first totally resistant E.coli bacteria has been found in a US patient? Amazon reviews of common medical equipment leave everyone a bit unsettled. We explore Corbin's reflections on psychiatry and whether patients are helped or hindered when healthcare does the tasks of everyday life for them. And since dental health is so important for overall health, Dave creates some savory alternatives to traditional toothpaste flavors, and the crew tests them out, to see if any of them are a good idea.A Leg Up for Non-Traditional Med Students: Learning the Ropeshttp://theshortcoat.com/a-leg-up-for-non-traditional-med-students-learning-the-ropes/
Thu, 04 Aug 2016 09:00:30 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1599http://theshortcoat.com/a-leg-up-for-non-traditional-med-students-learning-the-ropes/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/a-leg-up-for-non-traditional-med-students-learning-the-ropes/feed/0Dave is excited to meet some new people who are getting ready to don the short coat this coming week. Kylie Miller, Brady Campbell, Kyle Anderson are all new students at the Carver College of Medicine. Each of them would be called a non-traditional medical students, either because they come to med school with a college degree outside the usual pre-medical subjects, or because they took a break between college and medical school. This summer they all participated in the Introduction to Medical Education at Iowa program, and along with their teaching assistant Vivian Zhu, were adventurous enough to take the microphones for a spin. What other things these guys did to prepare for starting their medical studies? Have they experienced any doubt? Have they considered the emotional challenges med school offers in addition to the hard work?Dave is excited to meet some new people who are getting ready to don the short coat this coming week. Kylie Miller, Brady Campbell, Kyle Anderson are all new students at the Carver College of Medicine. Each of them would be called a non-traditional med...Dave is excited to meet some new people who are getting ready to don the short coat this coming week. Kylie Miller, Brady Campbell, Kyle Anderson are all new students at the Carver College of Medicine. Each of them would be called a non-traditional medical students, either because they come to med school with a college degree outside the usual pre-medical subjects, or because they took a break between college and medical school. This summer they all participated in the Introduction to Medical Education at Iowa program, and along with their teaching assistant Vivian Zhu, were adventurous enough to take the microphones for a spin. What other things these guys did to prepare for starting their medical studies? Have they experienced any doubt? Have they considered the emotional challenges med school offers in addition to the hard work?Dave Etler and the Students at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine42:58Dave is excited to meet some new people who are getting ready to don the short coat this coming week. Kylie Miller, Brady Campbell, Kyle Anderson are all new students at the Carver College of Medicine. Each of them would be called a non-traditional medical students, either because they come to med school with a college degree outside the usual pre-medical subjects, or because they took a break between college and medical school. This summer they all participated in the Introduction to Medical Education at Iowa program, and along with their teaching assistant Vivian Zhu, were adventurous enough to take the microphones for a spin. What other things these guys did to prepare for starting their medical studies? Have they experienced any doubt? Have they considered the emotional challenges med school offers in addition to the hard work?The World is Burninghttp://theshortcoat.com/the-world-is-burning/
Thu, 28 Jul 2016 09:09:03 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1590http://theshortcoat.com/the-world-is-burning/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/the-world-is-burning/feed/0Dave's feeling a bit concerned for the future of the world these days. As a consumer of science fiction movies and books, he's long noticed a theme therein: that of the old people holding on to the reigns of power, both economic and political, while the young people struggle for a foothold. As society continues to skew older--with medicine becoming better and better at keeping the elderly healthy longer--will the youngsters lose whatever agency they have? John Pienta, Nick Sparr, Tony Rosenberg and Taz Khalid humor Dave by talking about it. Also, since Tony's here, there is somehow more talk of poop.Dave's feeling a bit concerned for the future of the world these days. As a consumer of science fiction movies and books, he's long noticed a theme therein: that of the old people holding on to the reigns of power, both economic and political,Dave's feeling a bit concerned for the future of the world these days. As a consumer of science fiction movies and books, he's long noticed a theme therein: that of the old people holding on to the reigns of power, both economic and political, while the young people struggle for a foothold. As society continues to skew older--with medicine becoming better and better at keeping the elderly healthy longer--will the youngsters lose whatever agency they have? John Pienta, Nick Sparr, Tony Rosenberg and Taz Khalid humor Dave by talking about it. Also, since Tony's here, there is somehow more talk of poop.<br />Dave Etler and the Students at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine45:40Dave's feeling a bit concerned for the future of the world these days. As a consumer of science fiction movies and books, he's long noticed a theme therein: that of the old people holding on to the reigns of power, both economic and political, while the young people struggle for a foothold. As society continues to skew older--with medicine becoming better and better at keeping the elderly healthy longer--will the youngsters lose whatever agency they have? John Pienta, Nick Sparr, Tony Rosenberg and Taz Khalid humor Dave by talking about it. Also, since Tony's here, there is somehow more talk of poop.<br />What penniless med students should know about money with Joe Saul-Sehyhttp://theshortcoat.com/what-penniless-med-students-should-know-about-money-with-joe-saul-sehy/
Thu, 21 Jul 2016 09:00:31 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1583http://theshortcoat.com/what-penniless-med-students-should-know-about-money-with-joe-saul-sehy/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/what-penniless-med-students-should-know-about-money-with-joe-saul-sehy/feed/0Do you, dear students, have tons of money? No? Weird. Luckily, Joe Saul-Sehy of the Stacking Benjamins podcast joins us on the show this week. Joe was a financial advisor for many years, he was known as the Money Man on WXYZ-TV in Detroit, and he’s a financial columnist in a bunch of places around the print and web news media. He and his wife Cheryl, a pediatrician, have gone through all the stages that pre-meds and med students go through. So we asked him to join us to talk about the strategies they employed to claw their way back from med school debt, educating yourself about how money works, having fun with managing your money, and why it's <em>particularly </em>important for doctors to understand money. Joe's got plenty of information, resources and 'fintech' apps to recommend for succeeding in this area that many people (never mind med students) have not adequately explored.Do you, dear students, have tons of money? No? Weird. Luckily, Joe Saul-Sehy of the Stacking Benjamins podcast joins us on the show this week. Joe was a financial advisor for many years, he was known as the Money Man on WXYZ-TV in Detroit,Do you, dear students, have tons of money? No? Weird. Luckily, Joe Saul-Sehy of the Stacking Benjamins podcast joins us on the show this week. Joe was a financial advisor for many years, he was known as the Money Man on WXYZ-TV in Detroit, and he’s a financial columnist in a bunch of places around the print and web news media. He and his wife Cheryl, a pediatrician, have gone through all the stages that pre-meds and med students go through. So we asked him to join us to talk about the strategies they employed to claw their way back from med school debt, educating yourself about how money works, having fun with managing your money, and why it's <em>particularly </em>important for doctors to understand money. Joe's got plenty of information, resources and 'fintech' apps to recommend for succeeding in this area that many people (never mind med students) have not adequately explored.<br />Dave Etler and the Students of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine51:35Do you, dear students, have tons of money? No? Weird. Luckily, Joe Saul-Sehy of the Stacking Benjamins podcast joins us on the show this week. Joe was a financial advisor for many years, he was known as the Money Man on WXYZ-TV in Detroit, and he’s a financial columnist in a bunch of places around the print and web news media. He and his wife Cheryl, a pediatrician, have gone through all the stages that pre-meds and med students go through. So we asked him to join us to talk about the strategies they employed to claw their way back from med school debt, educating yourself about how money works, having fun with managing your money, and why it's <em>particularly </em>important for doctors to understand money. Joe's got plenty of information, resources and 'fintech' apps to recommend for succeeding in this area that many people (never mind med students) have not adequately explored.<br />Recess Rehash: Sister Helen Prejean: Why Medical Students Should Care About The Death Penaltyhttp://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-sister-helen-prejean-why-medical-students-should-care-about-the-death-penalty/
Thu, 14 Jul 2016 13:05:54 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1578http://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-sister-helen-prejean-why-medical-students-should-care-about-the-death-penalty/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-sister-helen-prejean-why-medical-students-should-care-about-the-death-penalty/feed/0Sister Helen Prejean has been an anti-death-penalty advocate since 1981, when she first became the pen pal of a death-row inmate in Louisiana's Angola State Prison. Since then she's witnessed five executions in Louisiana, and has written two books on the subject, including the book that was made into the 1996 film Dead Man Walking. The role of physicians in state-sanctioned death isn't much talked about, and being a prison physician isn't something many doctors aspire to; nevertheless, we saw an opportunity to talk with Sister Helen about why medical students should think more about the death penalty.Sister Helen Prejean has been an anti-death-penalty advocate since 1981, when she first became the pen pal of a death-row inmate in Louisiana's Angola State Prison. Since then she's witnessed five executions in Louisiana,Sister Helen Prejean has been an anti-death-penalty advocate since 1981, when she first became the pen pal of a death-row inmate in Louisiana's Angola State Prison. Since then she's witnessed five executions in Louisiana, and has written two books on the subject, including the book that was made into the 1996 film Dead Man Walking. The role of physicians in state-sanctioned death isn't much talked about, and being a prison physician isn't something many doctors aspire to; nevertheless, we saw an opportunity to talk with Sister Helen about why medical students should think more about the death penalty.The Students at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine41:41Sister Helen Prejean has been an anti-death-penalty advocate since 1981, when she first became the pen pal of a death-row inmate in Louisiana's Angola State Prison. Since then she's witnessed five executions in Louisiana, and has written two books on the subject, including the book that was made into the 1996 film Dead Man Walking. The role of physicians in state-sanctioned death isn't much talked about, and being a prison physician isn't something many doctors aspire to; nevertheless, we saw an opportunity to talk with Sister Helen about why medical students should think more about the death penalty.A Career in Health Policy: Dr. Lauren Hugheshttp://theshortcoat.com/a-career-in-health-policy-dr-lauren-hughes/
Thu, 07 Jul 2016 09:06:13 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1566http://theshortcoat.com/a-career-in-health-policy-dr-lauren-hughes/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/a-career-in-health-policy-dr-lauren-hughes/feed/0Dr. Lauren Hughes is a graduate of the Carver College of Medicine who, in addition to her work as a family physician, has made a career in public policy. During medical school she also got her Masters in Public Health at George Washington University in Washington, DC. After graduating from med school in 2009, she delayed her residency to serve the American Medical Student Association as its national president, and then completed her residency at the University of Washington. These days Dr. Hughes is the Deputy Secretary of Health Innovation at the Pennsylvania Department of Public Health. Mark Moubarek, Corbin Weaver, Rob Humble and newcomer Morgan Bobb spoke with her about her career in public health and policy.Dr. Lauren Hughes is a graduate of the Carver College of Medicine who, in addition to her work as a family physician, has made a career in public policy. During medical school she also got her Masters in Public Health at George Washington University in...Dr. Lauren Hughes is a graduate of the Carver College of Medicine who, in addition to her work as a family physician, has made a career in public policy. During medical school she also got her Masters in Public Health at George Washington University in Washington, DC. After graduating from med school in 2009, she delayed her residency to serve the American Medical Student Association as its national president, and then completed her residency at the University of Washington. These days Dr. Hughes is the Deputy Secretary of Health Innovation at the Pennsylvania Department of Public Health. Mark Moubarek, Corbin Weaver, Rob Humble and newcomer Morgan Bobb spoke with her about her career in public health and policy.The Students at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine50:14Dr. Lauren Hughes is a graduate of the Carver College of Medicine who, in addition to her work as a family physician, has made a career in public policy. During medical school she also got her Masters in Public Health at George Washington University in Washington, DC. After graduating from med school in 2009, she delayed her residency to serve the American Medical Student Association as its national president, and then completed her residency at the University of Washington. These days Dr. Hughes is the Deputy Secretary of Health Innovation at the Pennsylvania Department of Public Health. Mark Moubarek, Corbin Weaver, Rob Humble and newcomer Morgan Bobb spoke with her about her career in public health and policy.There Will Be No Problems: Confidence and Reassurancehttp://theshortcoat.com/there-will-be-no-problems-confidence-and-reassurance/
Thu, 30 Jun 2016 14:21:07 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1556http://theshortcoat.com/there-will-be-no-problems-confidence-and-reassurance/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/there-will-be-no-problems-confidence-and-reassurance/feed/0On a recent show, Dave opined that shaving one's armpit hair might cut down on deodorant failure, and a listener called into vindicate him, much to Mark Moubarek's shame. Another listener, PharmD and author Tony wants to know how a medical student gets to the point where they can be confident enough to say to a patient, "There will be no problems." Mark, Amy Young, John Pienta, and newcomer Julie Gudenkauf weigh in on the acquisition of confidence and the art of reassurance.On a recent show, Dave opined that shaving one's armpit hair might cut down on deodorant failure, and a listener called into vindicate him, much to Mark Moubarek's shame. Another listener, PharmD and author Tony wants to know how a medical student get...On a recent show, Dave opined that shaving one's armpit hair might cut down on deodorant failure, and a listener called into vindicate him, much to Mark Moubarek's shame. Another listener, PharmD and author Tony wants to know how a medical student gets to the point where they can be confident enough to say to a patient, "There will be no problems." Mark, Amy Young, John Pienta, and newcomer Julie Gudenkauf weigh in on the acquisition of confidence and the art of reassurance.The Students at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine51:25On a recent show, Dave opined that shaving one's armpit hair might cut down on deodorant failure, and a listener called into vindicate him, much to Mark Moubarek's shame. Another listener, PharmD and author Tony wants to know how a medical student gets to the point where they can be confident enough to say to a patient, "There will be no problems." Mark, Amy Young, John Pienta, and newcomer Julie Gudenkauf weigh in on the acquisition of confidence and the art of reassurance.Guns and Butterhttp://theshortcoat.com/guns-and-butter/
Thu, 23 Jun 2016 09:01:17 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1549http://theshortcoat.com/guns-and-butter/#commentshttp://theshortcoat.com/guns-and-butter/feed/2John Pienta's been experimenting with his diet. Aline Sandouk, Mark Moubarek and Corbin Weaver talk about the science and John's experiences with a ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting. He concludes that the medical profession is giving bad advice about what we eat and how nutrition works. Plus, John drops some knowledge on how the combination of theanine and caffeine can improve cognitive performance (for goodness sake, ask your doctor first, none of us are qualified on this stuff). And is the tide shifting against the National Rifle Association? The American Medical Association's reaction to the recent Orlando mass shooting is one sign, perhaps. We discuss America's gun culture, the signal that open carriers send to people around them, the cultural components of using guns as a resolution to problems, and more. Is increasing violence in America a sign that humanity's immune system is kicking in?John Pienta's been experimenting with his diet. Aline Sandouk, Mark Moubarek and Corbin Weaver talk about the science and John's experiences with a ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting. He concludes that the medical profession is giving bad advi...John Pienta's been experimenting with his diet. Aline Sandouk, Mark Moubarek and Corbin Weaver talk about the science and John's experiences with a ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting. He concludes that the medical profession is giving bad advice about what we eat and how nutrition works. Plus, John drops some knowledge on how the combination of theanine and caffeine can improve cognitive performance (for goodness sake, ask your doctor first, none of us are qualified on this stuff). And is the tide shifting against the National Rifle Association? The American Medical Association's reaction to the recent Orlando mass shooting is one sign, perhaps. We discuss America's gun culture, the signal that open carriers send to people around them, the cultural components of using guns as a resolution to problems, and more. Is increasing violence in America a sign that humanity's immune system is kicking in?The Students at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine1:00:04John Pienta's been experimenting with his diet. Aline Sandouk, Mark Moubarek and Corbin Weaver talk about the science and John's experiences with a ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting. He concludes that the medical profession is giving bad advice about what we eat and how nutrition works. Plus, John drops some knowledge on how the combination of theanine and caffeine can improve cognitive performance (for goodness sake, ask your doctor first, none of us are qualified on this stuff). And is the tide shifting against the National Rifle Association? The American Medical Association's reaction to the recent Orlando mass shooting is one sign, perhaps. We discuss America's gun culture, the signal that open carriers send to people around them, the cultural components of using guns as a resolution to problems, and more. Is increasing violence in America a sign that humanity's immune system is kicking in?When Balloon Animals Attackhttp://theshortcoat.com/when-balloon-animals-attack/
Thu, 16 Jun 2016 15:14:52 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1538http://theshortcoat.com/when-balloon-animals-attack/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/when-balloon-animals-attack/feed/0In his former life, co-host Mark Moubarek was a children's entertainer. So in a stroke of genius, Dave decides to have him make balloon animals for Aline Sandouk, Marc Toral, and Rob Humble. On an audio podcast. But it's okay because it's summer! Or, read another way, Dave had nothing prepared for the show, and so we're free styling. Not a care (or a plan) in the world. We talk about eating bugs, the television programs we were allowed to watch as children, Dave's impending trip to the Podcast Movement conference, and how he'd love to do a presentation on what podcasting can do for medicine. Also, Aline's physical transformation after she took Step 1, and we observe the phenomenon of scientists with out of control eyebrows.In his former life, co-host Mark Moubarek was a children's entertainer. So in a stroke of genius, Dave decides to have him make balloon animals for Aline Sandouk, Marc Toral, and Rob Humble. On an audio podcast. But it's okay because it's summer! Or,In his former life, co-host Mark Moubarek was a children's entertainer. So in a stroke of genius, Dave decides to have him make balloon animals for Aline Sandouk, Marc Toral, and Rob Humble. On an audio podcast. But it's okay because it's summer! Or, read another way, Dave had nothing prepared for the show, and so we're free styling. Not a care (or a plan) in the world. We talk about eating bugs, the television programs we were allowed to watch as children, Dave's impending trip to the Podcast Movement conference, and how he'd love to do a presentation on what podcasting can do for medicine. Also, Aline's physical transformation after she took Step 1, and we observe the phenomenon of scientists with out of control eyebrows.<br />The Students of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine56:46In his former life, co-host Mark Moubarek was a children's entertainer. So in a stroke of genius, Dave decides to have him make balloon animals for Aline Sandouk, Marc Toral, and Rob Humble. On an audio podcast. But it's okay because it's summer! Or, read another way, Dave had nothing prepared for the show, and so we're free styling. Not a care (or a plan) in the world. We talk about eating bugs, the television programs we were allowed to watch as children, Dave's impending trip to the Podcast Movement conference, and how he'd love to do a presentation on what podcasting can do for medicine. Also, Aline's physical transformation after she took Step 1, and we observe the phenomenon of scientists with out of control eyebrows.<br />To Live the Dream, You First Have To Get There.http://theshortcoat.com/to-live-the-dream-you-first-have-to-get-there/
Thu, 09 Jun 2016 09:34:01 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1525http://theshortcoat.com/to-live-the-dream-you-first-have-to-get-there/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/to-live-the-dream-you-first-have-to-get-there/feed/0Ask "How are you?" of students in the hallways of the Carver College of Medicine, and you'll hear them respond that they're "living the dream." Okay, that's a bit tongue-in-cheek, but getting to live that dream is easier for some groups of people than it is for others. After Dave spoke to UI med student Terrance Wong about his plans to connect mentors with pre-meds who need them, especially minority pre-meds, Dave and Alison Pletch thought it'd be fun to get together with some of those very people and find out what they're doing to prepare for medical school. What are the challenges they've faced? And what resources have they found to help them get there? Xavier Ferrer, Teneme Konne, and Waale Gbara--members of the University of Iowa's Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students--join us with their personal stories; and if you are a student "underrepresented in medicine," what have you learned on your journey to medical school? And what questions would you have asked that we forgot? Tell us at http://theshortcoat.com/tellus.Ask "How are you?" of students in the hallways of the Carver College of Medicine, and you'll hear them respond that they're "living the dream." Okay, that's a bit tongue-in-cheek, but getting to live that dream is easier for some groups of people than...Ask "How are you?" of students in the hallways of the Carver College of Medicine, and you'll hear them respond that they're "living the dream." Okay, that's a bit tongue-in-cheek, but getting to live that dream is easier for some groups of people than it is for others. After Dave spoke to UI med student Terrance Wong about his plans to connect mentors with pre-meds who need them, especially minority pre-meds, Dave and Alison Pletch thought it'd be fun to get together with some of those very people and find out what they're doing to prepare for medical school. What are the challenges they've faced? And what resources have they found to help them get there? Xavier Ferrer, Teneme Konne, and Waale Gbara--members of the University of Iowa's Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students--join us with their personal stories; and if you are a student "underrepresented in medicine," what have you learned on your journey to medical school? And what questions would you have asked that we forgot? Tell us at http://theshortcoat.com/tellusThe Students at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine58:14Ask "How are you?" of students in the hallways of the Carver College of Medicine, and you'll hear them respond that they're "living the dream." Okay, that's a bit tongue-in-cheek, but getting to live that dream is easier for some groups of people than it is for others. After Dave spoke to UI med student Terrance Wong about his plans to connect mentors with pre-meds who need them, especially minority pre-meds, Dave and Alison Pletch thought it'd be fun to get together with some of those very people and find out what they're doing to prepare for medical school. What are the challenges they've faced? And what resources have they found to help them get there? Xavier Ferrer, Teneme Konne, and Waale Gbara--members of the University of Iowa's Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students--join us with their personal stories; and if you are a student "underrepresented in medicine," what have you learned on your journey to medical school? And what questions would you have asked that we forgot? Tell us at http://theshortcoat.com/tellusSnapchat, Psychiatry, Femininity, and Savory Toothpasteshttp://theshortcoat.com/snapchat-psychiatry-femininity-and-savory-toothpastes/
Thu, 02 Jun 2016 16:39:58 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1517http://theshortcoat.com/snapchat-psychiatry-femininity-and-savory-toothpastes/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/snapchat-psychiatry-femininity-and-savory-toothpastes/feed/0Is Dave ready for Snapchat? Corbin Weaver, Cole Cheney, Taz Khalid, and Tony Rosenberg try to convince him to start one up for the show. Are antibiotics really dead, now that the first totally resistant E.coli bacteria has been found in a US patient? Amazon reviews of common medical equipment leave everyone a bit unsettled. We explore Corbin's reflections on psychiatry and whether patients are helped or hindered when healthcare does the tasks of everyday life for them. And since dental health is so important for overall health, Dave creates some savory alternatives to traditional toothpaste flavors, and the crew tests them out, to see if any of them are a good idea.Is Dave ready for Snapchat? Corbin Weaver, Cole Cheney, Taz Khalid, and Tony Rosenberg try to convince him to start one up for the show. Are antibiotics really dead, now that the first totally resistant E.Is Dave ready for Snapchat? Corbin Weaver, Cole Cheney, Taz Khalid, and Tony Rosenberg try to convince him to start one up for the show. Are antibiotics really dead, now that the first totally resistant E.coli bacteria has been found in a US patient? Amazon reviews of common medical equipment leave everyone a bit unsettled. We explore Corbin's reflections on psychiatry and whether patients are helped or hindered when healthcare does the tasks of everyday life for them. And since dental health is so important for overall health, Dave creates some savory alternatives to traditional toothpaste flavors, and the crew tests them out, to see if any of them are a good idea.The Students at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine58:33Is Dave ready for Snapchat? Corbin Weaver, Cole Cheney, Taz Khalid, and Tony Rosenberg try to convince him to start one up for the show. Are antibiotics really dead, now that the first totally resistant E.coli bacteria has been found in a US patient? Amazon reviews of common medical equipment leave everyone a bit unsettled. We explore Corbin's reflections on psychiatry and whether patients are helped or hindered when healthcare does the tasks of everyday life for them. And since dental health is so important for overall health, Dave creates some savory alternatives to traditional toothpaste flavors, and the crew tests them out, to see if any of them are a good idea.Peeps, Prestige, Presents, and Public Health.http://theshortcoat.com/peeps-prestige-presents-and-public-health/
Thu, 26 May 2016 09:32:25 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1504http://theshortcoat.com/peeps-prestige-presents-and-public-health/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/peeps-prestige-presents-and-public-health/feed/0We want to know more about you! Post a photo of where you're listening using #shortcoatpeeps, so we can creep on you. With the semester suddenly over, Doug and Rob look back with Kaci on their first year of medical school. We answer the questions of listeners Claire and Jennifer on the value of attending a prestigious medical school and the career opportunities afforded an MD/MPH graduate. Harvard biologist and mad (but probably awesome) biologist organizes a secret meeting to explore the production of synthetic human genomes, and we play a game to celebrate the end of another arduous semester.We want to know more about you! Post a photo of where you're listening using #shortcoatpeeps, so we can creep on you. With the semester suddenly over, Doug and Rob look back with Kaci on their first year of medical school.We want to know more about you! Post a photo of where you're listening using #shortcoatpeeps, so we can creep on you. With the semester suddenly over, Doug and Rob look back with Kaci on their first year of medical school. We answer the questions of listeners Claire and Jennifer on the value of attending a prestigious medical school and the career opportunities afforded an MD/MPH graduate. Harvard biologist and mad (but probably awesome) biologist organizes a secret meeting to explore the production of synthetic human genomes, and we play a game to celebrate the end of another arduous semester.The Students of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine56:04We want to know more about you! Post a photo of where you're listening using #shortcoatpeeps, so we can creep on you. With the semester suddenly over, Doug and Rob look back with Kaci on their first year of medical school. We answer the questions of listeners Claire and Jennifer on the value of attending a prestigious medical school and the career opportunities afforded an MD/MPH graduate. Harvard biologist and mad (but probably awesome) biologist organizes a secret meeting to explore the production of synthetic human genomes, and we play a game to celebrate the end of another arduous semester.Sister Helen Prejean: Why Medical Students Should Care About The Death Penaltyhttp://theshortcoat.com/sister-helen-prejean-why-medical-students-should-care-about-the-death-penalty/
Thu, 19 May 2016 09:20:09 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1445http://theshortcoat.com/sister-helen-prejean-why-medical-students-should-care-about-the-death-penalty/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/sister-helen-prejean-why-medical-students-should-care-about-the-death-penalty/feed/0Sister Helen Prejean has been an anti-death-penalty advocate since 1981, when she first became the pen pal of a death-row inmate in Louisiana's Angola State Prison. Since then she's witnessed five executions in Louisiana, and has written two books on the subject, including the book that was made into the 1996 film Dead Man Walking. The role of physicians in state-sanctioned death isn't much talked about, and being a prison physician isn't something many doctors aspire to; nevertheless, we saw an opportunity to talk with Sister Helen about why medical students should think more about the death penalty.Sister Helen Prejean has been an anti-death-penalty advocate since 1981, when she first became the pen pal of a death-row inmate in Louisiana's Angola State Prison. Since then she's witnessed five executions in Louisiana,Sister Helen Prejean has been an anti-death-penalty advocate since 1981, when she first became the pen pal of a death-row inmate in Louisiana's Angola State Prison. Since then she's witnessed five executions in Louisiana, and has written two books on the subject, including the book that was made into the 1996 film Dead Man Walking. The role of physicians in state-sanctioned death isn't much talked about, and being a prison physician isn't something many doctors aspire to; nevertheless, we saw an opportunity to talk with Sister Helen about why medical students should think more about the death penalty.The Students at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine41:41Sister Helen Prejean has been an anti-death-penalty advocate since 1981, when she first became the pen pal of a death-row inmate in Louisiana's Angola State Prison. Since then she's witnessed five executions in Louisiana, and has written two books on the subject, including the book that was made into the 1996 film Dead Man Walking. The role of physicians in state-sanctioned death isn't much talked about, and being a prison physician isn't something many doctors aspire to; nevertheless, we saw an opportunity to talk with Sister Helen about why medical students should think more about the death penalty.Recess Rehash: How Residents Cope, and the Costs of America’s Most Violent Sporthttp://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-how-residents-cope-and-the-costs-of-americas-most-violent-sport/
Thu, 12 May 2016 09:53:57 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1497http://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-how-residents-cope-and-the-costs-of-americas-most-violent-sport/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-how-residents-cope-and-the-costs-of-americas-most-violent-sport/feed/0Oh, snap. Our recording last week was nuked by the computer gods. Here’s a re-run to keep your auditory meatus occupied. What can medical students and residents do to keep their chins up during their training? That’s what listener Ross–who has noticed the contrast between his happy med student co-workers and his crabby resident co-workers–wants to know. … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-how-residents-cope-and-the-costs-of-americas-most-violent-sport/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Recess Rehash: How Residents Cope, and the Costs of America’s Most Violent Sport</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Oh, snap. Our recording last week was nuked by the computer gods. Here’s a re-run to keep your auditory meatus occupied. What can medical students and residents do to keep their chins up during their training?What can medical students and residents do to keep their chins up during their training? That's what listener Ross--who has noticed the contrast between his happy med student co-workers and his crabby resident co-workers--wants to know. John Pienta, Gabe Lancaster, Jake O'Brien, and Matt Becker consider the question and the advice we gathered from residents. Also, with the news this week that Hawkeye alumnus and former NFL player Tyler Sash, who passed away in September, was a victim of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Jason Lewis joins in to examine the implications. Is football a worthy pass-time or is it a killer of young men? When parents ask their doctors for a sports physical, should their doctors be thinking about the risks? And when docs see kids with injuries caused by their participation in sports, do they need to consider their obligations as mandatory reporters of child abuse?The Students at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine54:15What can medical students and residents do to keep their chins up during their training? That's what listener Ross--who has noticed the contrast between his happy med student co-workers and his crabby resident co-workers--wants to know. John Pienta, Gabe Lancaster, Jake O'Brien, and Matt Becker consider the question and the advice we gathered from residents. Also, with the news this week that Hawkeye alumnus and former NFL player Tyler Sash, who passed away in September, was a victim of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Jason Lewis joins in to examine the implications. Is football a worthy pass-time or is it a killer of young men? When parents ask their doctors for a sports physical, should their doctors be thinking about the risks? And when docs see kids with injuries caused by their participation in sports, do they need to consider their obligations as mandatory reporters of child abuse?Doctors Without Borders, and the Future of Humanitarian Interventionhttp://theshortcoat.com/doctors-without-borders-and-the-future-of-humanitarian-intervention/
Thu, 05 May 2016 09:08:22 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1419http://theshortcoat.com/doctors-without-borders-and-the-future-of-humanitarian-intervention/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/doctors-without-borders-and-the-future-of-humanitarian-intervention/feed/0The war in Syria continues, and while West Africa's Ebola outbreak has receded, Doctors Without Borders is still in West Africa as it works to transition from caring for survivors to rebuilding and supporting local healthcare systems to do the work. Med students Ethan Forsgren, Nick Dimenstein, Amelia Hurst and Sean Wetjen spoke with Dr. John Lawrence, vice president of the aid organization's US board of directors, about some of the future directions that MSF might consider in a world where humanitarian crises seem to happen every day.The war in Syria continues, and while West Africa's Ebola outbreak has receded, Doctors Without Borders is still in West Africa as it works to transition from caring for survivors to rebuilding and supporting local healthcare systems to do the work.The war in Syria continues, and while West Africa's Ebola outbreak has receded, Doctors Without Borders is still in West Africa as it works to transition from caring for survivors to rebuilding and supporting local healthcare systems to do the work. Med students Ethan Forsgren, Nick Dimenstein, Amelia Hurst and Sean Wetjen spoke with Dr. John Lawrence, vice president of the aid organization's US board of directors, about some of the future directions that MSF might consider in a world where humanitarian crises seem to happen every day.The Students of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine1:00:04The war in Syria continues, and while West Africa's Ebola outbreak has receded, Doctors Without Borders is still in West Africa as it works to transition from caring for survivors to rebuilding and supporting local healthcare systems to do the work. Med students Ethan Forsgren, Nick Dimenstein, Amelia Hurst and Sean Wetjen spoke with Dr. John Lawrence, vice president of the aid organization's US board of directors, about some of the future directions that MSF might consider in a world where humanitarian crises seem to happen every day.The Multiple Mini Interview, the Prince of Funk, and the Erosion of Childhoodhttp://theshortcoat.com/the-multiple-mini-interview-the-prince-of-funk-and-the-erosion-of-childhood/
Thu, 28 Apr 2016 09:00:19 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1485http://theshortcoat.com/the-multiple-mini-interview-the-prince-of-funk-and-the-erosion-of-childhood/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/the-multiple-mini-interview-the-prince-of-funk-and-the-erosion-of-childhood/feed/0Prince has left the building, so The Short Coats take a moment to eulogize the Purple One. Listener Rayhaan is looking for advice on preparing for the dreaded multiple mini interview, and of course we have ideas for him to consider. Of course, some wackadoos think that if only he'd begun preparing for medical school in high school, perhaps he'd have it in the bag. And if you're worried that the over 40 crowd are too addled to work more than 25 hours a week, you're not alone--the University of Melbourne has the research to back it up.Prince has left the building, so The Short Coats take a moment to eulogize the Purple One. Listener Rayhaan is looking for advice on preparing for the dreaded multiple mini interview, and of course we have ideas for him to consider. Of course,Prince has left the building, so The Short Coats take a moment to eulogize the Purple One. Listener Rayhaan is looking for advice on preparing for the dreaded multiple mini interview, and of course we have ideas for him to consider. Of course, some wackadoos think that if only he'd begun preparing for medical school in high school, perhaps he'd have it in the bag. And if you're worried that the over 40 crowd are too addled to work more than 25 hours a week, you're not alone--the University of Melbourne has the research to back it up.The Students at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine51:23Prince has left the building, so The Short Coats take a moment to eulogize the Purple One. Listener Rayhaan is looking for advice on preparing for the dreaded multiple mini interview, and of course we have ideas for him to consider. Of course, some wackadoos think that if only he'd begun preparing for medical school in high school, perhaps he'd have it in the bag. And if you're worried that the over 40 crowd are too addled to work more than 25 hours a week, you're not alone--the University of Melbourne has the research to back it up.Evil But Fair Scientists, Conversion Therapy, and The (Real?) Reason Docs Remove Fewer Tumorshttp://theshortcoat.com/evil-but-fair-scientists-conversion-therapy-and-the-real-reason-docs-remove-fewer-tumors/
Thu, 21 Apr 2016 09:40:07 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1470http://theshortcoat.com/evil-but-fair-scientists-conversion-therapy-and-the-real-reason-docs-remove-fewer-tumors/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/evil-but-fair-scientists-conversion-therapy-and-the-real-reason-docs-remove-fewer-tumors/feed/0As Alison Pletch and Deep Bhatt prepare to leave CCOM and begin residency, they share with Kaci McCleary and Corbin Weaver their thoughts on leaving Iowa and beginning their new chapters. LIstener Todd calls the Short Coat Hotline with a question on studying for the MCAT. We aren't much impressed by a study that says people view scientists as trustworthy murderers. Iowa's Board of Medicine considers a ban on conversion therapies. And are docs shrinking 'tumors' by deciding they don't get paid enough to remove them?As Alison Pletch and Deep Bhatt prepare to leave CCOM and begin residency, they share with Kaci McCleary and Corbin Weaver their thoughts on leaving Iowa and beginning their new chapters. LIstener Todd calls the Short Coat Hotline with a question on s...As Alison Pletch and Deep Bhatt prepare to leave CCOM and begin residency, they share with Kaci McCleary and Corbin Weaver their thoughts on leaving Iowa and beginning their new chapters. LIstener Todd calls the Short Coat Hotline with a question on studying for the MCAT. We aren't much impressed by a study that says people view scientists as trustworthy murderers. Iowa's Board of Medicine considers a ban on conversion therapies. And are docs shrinking 'tumors' by deciding they don't get paid enough to remove them?The Students at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine51:09As Alison Pletch and Deep Bhatt prepare to leave CCOM and begin residency, they share with Kaci McCleary and Corbin Weaver their thoughts on leaving Iowa and beginning their new chapters. LIstener Todd calls the Short Coat Hotline with a question on studying for the MCAT. We aren't much impressed by a study that says people view scientists as trustworthy murderers. Iowa's Board of Medicine considers a ban on conversion therapies. And are docs shrinking 'tumors' by deciding they don't get paid enough to remove them?From Oakland to Iowa City to Silicon Valley: Founding a Tech Startup in Med Schoolhttp://theshortcoat.com/med-students-startup/
Tue, 19 Apr 2016 09:43:02 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1451http://theshortcoat.com/med-students-startup/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/med-students-startup/feed/0From inner-city Oakland, Cali to medical school; that's an unlikely journey. Unlikely because inner city poor kids don't even hear about opportunities, never mind have access to them. UI med student Terrence Wong was one of those kids, but he eventually found an advantage that most such children don't have: a mentor. Today he's not just a medical student, but he's a startup founder. His company, MedMentor, is about to launch its app to connect those who need mentorship to those who can provide it. Dave and Terrence spoke about his journey, how he deals with critique, why he's doing it, and how he manages the crazy med student slash startup life.From inner-city Oakland, Cali to medical school; that's an unlikely journey. Unlikely because inner city poor kids don't even hear about opportunities, never mind have access to them. UI med student Terrence Wong was one of those kids,From inner-city Oakland, Cali to medical school; that's an unlikely journey. Unlikely because inner city poor kids don't even hear about opportunities, never mind have access to them. UI med student Terrence Wong was one of those kids, but he eventually found an advantage that most such children don't have: a mentor. Today he's not just a medical student, but he's a startup founder. His company, MedMentor, is about to launch its app to connect those who need mentorship to those who can provide it. Dave and Terrence spoke about his journey, how he deals with critique, why he's doing it, and how he manages the crazy med student slash startup life.The Students of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine30:33From inner-city Oakland, Cali to medical school; that's an unlikely journey. Unlikely because inner city poor kids don't even hear about opportunities, never mind have access to them. UI med student Terrence Wong was one of those kids, but he eventually found an advantage that most such children don't have: a mentor. Today he's not just a medical student, but he's a startup founder. His company, MedMentor, is about to launch its app to connect those who need mentorship to those who can provide it. Dave and Terrence spoke about his journey, how he deals with critique, why he's doing it, and how he manages the crazy med student slash startup life.Sudden Empathy, Too Much Empathy, and A Lack of Empathyhttp://theshortcoat.com/sudden-empathy-too-much-empathy-and-a-lack-of-empathy/
Thu, 14 Apr 2016 09:19:28 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1436http://theshortcoat.com/sudden-empathy-too-much-empathy-and-a-lack-of-empathy/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/sudden-empathy-too-much-empathy-and-a-lack-of-empathy/feed/0Today's show features empathy--having too much or too little, or what happens when it's switched on very suddenly. Aline Sandouk, Marc Toral, Amy Young, and Kaci McCleary discuss an autistic man whose ability to sense the feelings of others is activated suddenly; why ignoring what others think might help you win at life; and how incorrect beliefs about the biology of black people can lead you to misinterpret their pain just when they need you most. Plus a listener's plight gives us an opportunity to empathize with the lack of Short Coat Podcast episodes for her to listen to...and provide a solution.Today's show features empathy--having too much or too little, or what happens when it's switched on very suddenly. Aline Sandouk, Marc Toral, Amy Young, and Kaci McCleary discuss an autistic man whose ability to sense the feelings of others is activat...Today's show features empathy--having too much or too little, or what happens when it's switched on very suddenly. Aline Sandouk, Marc Toral, Amy Young, and Kaci McCleary discuss an autistic man whose ability to sense the feelings of others is activated suddenly; why ignoring what others think might help you win at life; and how incorrect beliefs about the biology of black people can lead you to misinterpret their pain just when they need you most. Plus a listener's plight gives us an opportunity to empathize with the lack of Short Coat Podcast episodes for her to listen to...and provide a solution.The Students at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine42:58Today's show features empathy--having too much or too little, or what happens when it's switched on very suddenly. Aline Sandouk, Marc Toral, Amy Young, and Kaci McCleary discuss an autistic man whose ability to sense the feelings of others is activated suddenly; why ignoring what others think might help you win at life; and how incorrect beliefs about the biology of black people can lead you to misinterpret their pain just when they need you most. Plus a listener's plight gives us an opportunity to empathize with the lack of Short Coat Podcast episodes for her to listen to...and provide a solution.The Twin Epidemics: Our Changing Understanding of Diabetes and Obesityhttp://theshortcoat.com/the-twin-epidemics-our-changing-understanding-of-diabetes-and-obesity/
Thu, 07 Apr 2016 09:13:18 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1406http://theshortcoat.com/the-twin-epidemics-our-changing-understanding-of-diabetes-and-obesity/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/the-twin-epidemics-our-changing-understanding-of-diabetes-and-obesity/feed/0The understanding of the twin epidemics of obesity and diabetes is changing. The "calories in, calories out" model of obesity is giving way, faster and faster, to a more nuanced view. The brain, molecular medicine, hormonal differences, and genetics are all coming into play as we consider this new paradigm. Drs. Dale Abel and Miguel Lopez are two researchers--one in Iowa, one in Spain--working to advance the science of these world-wide epidemics, and Taz Khalid, Aline Sandouk, and Eric Wilson want to know: where is this train headed?The understanding of the twin epidemics of obesity and diabetes is changing. The "calories in, calories out" model of obesity is giving way, faster and faster, to a more nuanced view. The brain, molecular medicine, hormonal differences,The understanding of the twin epidemics of obesity and diabetes is changing. The "calories in, calories out" model is giving way, faster and faster, to a more nuanced view. The brain, molecular medicine, hormonal differences, and genetics are all coming into play as we consider this new paradigm. Drs. Dale Abel and Miguel Lopez are two researchers--one in Iowa, one in Spain--working to advance the science of these world-wide epidemics, and Taz Khalid, Aline Sandouk, and Eric Wilson want to know: where is this train headed?The Students at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine35:24The understanding of the twin epidemics of obesity and diabetes is changing. The "calories in, calories out" model is giving way, faster and faster, to a more nuanced view. The brain, molecular medicine, hormonal differences, and genetics are all coming into play as we consider this new paradigm. Drs. Dale Abel and Miguel Lopez are two researchers--one in Iowa, one in Spain--working to advance the science of these world-wide epidemics, and Taz Khalid, Aline Sandouk, and Eric Wilson want to know: where is this train headed?Post-acceptance anxiety, Match stats, and backup plans.http://theshortcoat.com/post-acceptance-anxiety-match-stats-and-backup-plans/
Thu, 31 Mar 2016 13:30:08 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1397http://theshortcoat.com/post-acceptance-anxiety-match-stats-and-backup-plans/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/post-acceptance-anxiety-match-stats-and-backup-plans/feed/0Listener Oscar's having the pre-med/post-acceptance jitters; luckily Aline, Marc, Dylan, and Lisa are on hand to offer some advice on this all-too-common case of impostor syndrome. Plus, now that Match Week has concluded, we discuss what the Match 2016 stats reveal, and ask ourselves what options exist for those who don't match. And we play One-Word Medicine--can the good doctor treat an embarrassing problem in the emergency room?Listener Oscar's having the pre-med/post-acceptance jitters; luckily Aline, Marc, Dylan, and Lisa are on hand to offer some advice on this all-too-common case of impostor syndrome. Plus, now that Match Week has concluded,Listener Oscar's having the pre-med/post-acceptance jitters; luckily Aline, Marc, Dylan, and Lisa are on hand to offer some advice on this all-too-common case of impostor syndrome. Plus, now that Match Week has concluded, we discuss what the Match 2016 stats reveal, and ask ourselves what options exist for those who don't match. And we play One-Word Medicine--can the good doctor treat an embarrassing problem in the emergency room?the Students of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine39:44Listener Oscar's having the pre-med/post-acceptance jitters; luckily Aline, Marc, Dylan, and Lisa are on hand to offer some advice on this all-too-common case of impostor syndrome. Plus, now that Match Week has concluded, we discuss what the Match 2016 stats reveal, and ask ourselves what options exist for those who don't match. And we play One-Word Medicine--can the good doctor treat an embarrassing problem in the emergency room?Abolishing Step 2, Self-Electrocution to Treat Boredom, and More Answers to Internet Questionshttp://theshortcoat.com/abolishing-step-2-self-electrocution-to-treat-boredom-and-more-answers-to-internet-questions/
Thu, 24 Mar 2016 09:48:39 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1380http://theshortcoat.com/abolishing-step-2-self-electrocution-to-treat-boredom-and-more-answers-to-internet-questions/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/abolishing-step-2-self-electrocution-to-treat-boredom-and-more-answers-to-internet-questions/feed/0Are board exams a waste of resources? Is electrocution an antidote to boredom? This week we discuss the petition, created by medical students at Harvard, to zap the USMLE Step 2 exam, and opine on whether it (and other such exams) actually accomplish anything. Next, according to one study, people are happier self-administering electrical shocks than they are being alone with their thoughts. And we once again visit Yahoo! Answers Health to practice patient education.Are board exams a waste of resources? Is electrocution an antidote to boredom? This week we discuss the petition, created by medical students at Harvard, to zap the USMLE Step 2 exam, and opine on whether it (and other such exams) actually accomplish...Are board exams a waste of resources? Is electrocution an antidote to boredom? This week we discuss the petition, created by medical students at Harvard, to zap the USMLE Step 2 exam, and opine on whether it (and other such exams) actually accomplish anything. Next, according to one study, people are happier self-administering electrical shocks than they are being alone with their thoughts. And we once again visit Yahoo! Answers Health to practice patient education.The Students at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine55:47Are board exams a waste of resources? Is electrocution an antidote to boredom? This week we discuss the petition, created by medical students at Harvard, to zap the USMLE Step 2 exam, and opine on whether it (and other such exams) actually accomplish anything. Next, according to one study, people are happier self-administering electrical shocks than they are being alone with their thoughts. And we once again visit Yahoo! Answers Health to practice patient education.A Touching Episodehttp://theshortcoat.com/a-touching-episode/
Thu, 17 Mar 2016 09:42:00 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1369http://theshortcoat.com/a-touching-episode/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/a-touching-episode/feed/0We answer a listener question, and we wear bags on our heads and touch things.We answer a listener question, and we wear bags on our heads and touch things.Listener Mitch writes in to ask what this week's co-hosts (Tony Rosenberg, Alex Volkmar, Rob Humble, and Nicole Morrow) wish they knew before they got to medical school. What should Mitch think about debt? Seeking honors? Voluntourism? And with the news that an artificial fingertip was successfully wired to an amputee's nerves allowing him to detect rough and smooth surfaces, Dave decides it's time to test the amazing sense of touch. This may or may not be an excuse for Dave to get his co-hosts to wear bags on their heads. Speaking of touching, the CDC and Consumer Reports isn't real happy with hospitals and their C. diff infection rates. Not. At. All. West Virginia lawmakers get excited (and pretty nauseous) about a new law there allowing the consumption of raw milk. The first US uterus transplant took place, and failed. And, health app makers tend to play fast-and-loose with the health data they collect, lacking things like robust privacy policies.<br />The Students of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine41:43Listener Mitch writes in to ask what this week's co-hosts (Tony Rosenberg, Alex Volkmar, Rob Humble, and Nicole Morrow) wish they knew before they got to medical school. What should Mitch think about debt? Seeking honors? Voluntourism? And with the news that an artificial fingertip was successfully wired to an amputee's nerves allowing him to detect rough and smooth surfaces, Dave decides it's time to test the amazing sense of touch. This may or may not be an excuse for Dave to get his co-hosts to wear bags on their heads. Speaking of touching, the CDC and Consumer Reports isn't real happy with hospitals and their C. diff infection rates. Not. At. All. West Virginia lawmakers get excited (and pretty nauseous) about a new law there allowing the consumption of raw milk. The first US uterus transplant took place, and failed. And, health app makers tend to play fast-and-loose with the health data they collect, lacking things like robust privacy policies.Two-weekers: What are they good for?http://theshortcoat.com/two-weekers-what-are-they-good-for/
Thu, 10 Mar 2016 10:33:57 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1313http://theshortcoat.com/two-weekers-what-are-they-good-for/#commentshttp://theshortcoat.com/two-weekers-what-are-they-good-for/feed/2As Kaci entered her clinical clerkships, she had four two-week specialty rotations in a row, and found herself hating them. Are two-weekers a waste of time? And can a rebel be a successful medical student?Are two-week rotations a waste of time? And can a rebel succeed in medical school?Kaci McCleary, Dylan Todd, Amy Young and Corbin Weaver are on hand this time to talk about the two-week specialty rotations, like Ophthalmology and Radiology. You see, as Kaci entered her clinical clerkships, she had four of these short rotations in a row, and found herself hating them. They seemed like a waste of time, and weren't offering her much in the way of hands-on experience. While her experience isn't universal, we thought some might question the utility of these short rotations, especially if one isn't going into a specialty but is more focused on primary care. Fortunately, there's some hope on the horizon in the form of <a href="http://techcrunch.com/2016/02/29/researchers-create-matrix-like-instant-learning-through-brain-stimulation/?sr_share=facebook" target="_blank">instant learning through brain stimulation</a>. Will future med students even need two-weekers? This leads us into a discussion on the place of rebellion in medical school. Does medicine need people who buck the system? How should someone who sees herself as firmly outside the box react when they're surrounded by it?The Students of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine48:37Kaci McCleary, Dylan Todd, Amy Young and Corbin Weaver are on hand this time to talk about the two-week specialty rotations, like Ophthalmology and Radiology. You see, as Kaci entered her clinical clerkships, she had four of these short rotations in a row, and found herself hating them. They seemed like a waste of time, and weren't offering her much in the way of hands-on experience. While her experience isn't universal, we thought some might question the utility of these short rotations, especially if one isn't going into a specialty but is more focused on primary care. Fortunately, there's some hope on the horizon in the form of <a href="http://techcrunch.com/2016/02/29/researchers-create-matrix-like-instant-learning-through-brain-stimulation/?sr_share=facebook" target="_blank">instant learning through brain stimulation</a>. Will future med students even need two-weekers? This leads us into a discussion on the place of rebellion in medical school. Does medicine need people who buck the system? How should someone who sees herself as firmly outside the box react when they're surrounded by it?Searching for Cures from Old-Timey Remedies, Dopamine Headphones, and Cuban Vaccineshttp://theshortcoat.com/cures-from-old-timey-remedies/
Thu, 03 Mar 2016 10:00:50 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1303http://theshortcoat.com/cures-from-old-timey-remedies/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/cures-from-old-timey-remedies/feed/0Corbin Weaver visits the local grocery store to hear a presentation on pelvic floor disorders, part of the store’s health outreach efforts, and marvels at the fact that A) many people seem to have a very foggy notion of anogenital functions, and B) that some also seem to have no inhibitions about bringing up embarrassing bodily … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/cures-from-old-timey-remedies/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Searching for Cures from Old-Timey Remedies, Dopamine Headphones, and Cuban Vaccines</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Corbin Weaver visits the local grocery store to hear a presentation on pelvic floor disorders, part of the store’s health outreach efforts, and marvels at the fact that A) many people seem to have a very foggy notion of anogenital functions,Corbin Weaver visits the local grocery store to hear a presentation on pelvic floor disorders, part of the store's health outreach efforts, and marvels at the fact that A) many people seem to have a very foggy notion of anogenital functions, and B) that some also seem to have no inhibitions about bringing up embarrassing bodily foibles in a room full of strangers. Also, Dave points out that sometimes medical research reaches into the past to 'discover' ancient remedies that actually work. So Corbin, Mark Moubarek, Alex Volkmar, and new host Erin Renfrew sample and evaluate some folk- and old-timey prescriptions to see if they have any merit, aside from causing very bad breath and wet, salty feet.The Students at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine46:55Corbin Weaver visits the local grocery store to hear a presentation on pelvic floor disorders, part of the store's health outreach efforts, and marvels at the fact that A) many people seem to have a very foggy notion of anogenital functions, and B) that some also seem to have no inhibitions about bringing up embarrassing bodily foibles in a room full of strangers. Also, Dave points out that sometimes medical research reaches into the past to 'discover' ancient remedies that actually work. So Corbin, Mark Moubarek, Alex Volkmar, and new host Erin Renfrew sample and evaluate some folk- and old-timey prescriptions to see if they have any merit, aside from causing very bad breath and wet, salty feet.Power Poses, Mesh Body Suits, and the Return of Dr. Lovehttp://theshortcoat.com/power-poses-mesh-body-suits-and-the-return-of-dr-love/
Thu, 25 Feb 2016 10:00:39 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1290http://theshortcoat.com/power-poses-mesh-body-suits-and-the-return-of-dr-love/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/power-poses-mesh-body-suits-and-the-return-of-dr-love/feed/0Social psychologist Amy Cuddy’s well known TED talk discusses the utility of ‘power poses,’ and medical students are always looking for ways to feel more powerful. So Dave challenges Ellie Ginn, Tony Rosenberg, Marc Toral, and Mark Moubarek to give them a try. Zika remains a force for making people crazy, and Brazil has banned the … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/power-poses-mesh-body-suits-and-the-return-of-dr-love/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Power Poses, Mesh Body Suits, and the Return of Dr. Love</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Social psychologist Amy Cuddy’s well known TED talk discusses the utility of ‘power poses,’ and medical students are always looking for ways to feel more powerful. So Dave challenges Ellie Ginn, Tony Rosenberg, Marc Toral,Social psychologist Amy Cuddy's well known TED talk discusses the utility of 'power poses,' and medical students are always looking for ways to feel more powerful. So Dave challenges Ellie Ginn, Tony Rosenberg, Marc Toral, and Mark Moubarek to give them a try. Zika remains a force for making people crazy, and Brazil has banned the use of a larvicide incorrectly linked with Monsanto as a result of a report from a group of Argentinian physicians who advocate for the ban of insecticides. Tony suggests a better option: mosquito-mesh body suits. In fact, he's full of ideas, including replacing the traditional family-medicine feces chart, used to help patients discuss their poop with their doctors, with plastinated specimens; and he's considering launching a company that offers fecal transplants from specimens provided by celebrities and sports figures. Also, Wake Forest researchers have 3D printed implantable body parts, including muscle, bone, and cartilage. A hospital in California has it's data hacked and held hostage, and it pays up $17,000 to get it back. And a certain ambitious 18-year-old, of whom we spoke in Episode 063, is back in the news for opening a clinic and practicing medicine without a license.the students at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine41:26Social psychologist Amy Cuddy's well known TED talk discusses the utility of 'power poses,' and medical students are always looking for ways to feel more powerful. So Dave challenges Ellie Ginn, Tony Rosenberg, Marc Toral, and Mark Moubarek to give them a try. Zika remains a force for making people crazy, and Brazil has banned the use of a larvicide incorrectly linked with Monsanto as a result of a report from a group of Argentinian physicians who advocate for the ban of insecticides. Tony suggests a better option: mosquito-mesh body suits. In fact, he's full of ideas, including replacing the traditional family-medicine feces chart, used to help patients discuss their poop with their doctors, with plastinated specimens; and he's considering launching a company that offers fecal transplants from specimens provided by celebrities and sports figures. Also, Wake Forest researchers have 3D printed implantable body parts, including muscle, bone, and cartilage. A hospital in California has it's data hacked and held hostage, and it pays up $17,000 to get it back. And a certain ambitious 18-year-old, of whom we spoke in Episode 063, is back in the news for opening a clinic and practicing medicine without a license.Here’s Lemons In Your Eyeshttp://theshortcoat.com/heres-lemons-in-your-eyes/
Thu, 18 Feb 2016 10:32:26 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1280http://theshortcoat.com/heres-lemons-in-your-eyes/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/heres-lemons-in-your-eyes/feed/0Dave helps Mark Moubarek, Amy Young, Rob Humble, and Corbin Weaver to practice their clinical skills by answering random people’s “health” questions from the saddest place on the Internet. But first we discuss the AMA’s policy to support the ban on direct to consumer advertising of drugs and implantable devices, and how such advertising makes the … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/heres-lemons-in-your-eyes/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Here’s Lemons In Your Eyes</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Dave helps Mark Moubarek, Amy Young, Rob Humble, and Corbin Weaver to practice their clinical skills by answering random people’s “health” questions from the saddest place on the Internet. But first we discuss the AMA’s policy to support the ban on di...Mark Mubarek, Amy Young, Rob Humble and Corbin Weaver are here to discuss the AMA's policy to support the ban on direct to consumer advertising of drugs and implantable devices, and how such advertising makes the doctor-patient relationship complicated. Will drug companies retaliate by advocating for bans on advertising doctors and hospitals to patients. Researchers in the UK may be about to get the green light to edit the genes of human embryos seeking answers to why some miscarriages happen. Are we approaching the slippery slope? A neurologist wonders why Ted Cruz's face is so unsettling. And we note with interest a number of recent public health news stories in which officials suggest that women have the primary role in undesirable health consequences, including Zika/microcephaly and alcohol-related unwanted pregnancies; now South Africa has chimed in by tying scholarships for young women to virginity in order to prevent the spread of HIV. And Dave forces everyone to practice their clinical skills by answering random people's "health" questions from the Internet.The Students at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine46:22Mark Mubarek, Amy Young, Rob Humble and Corbin Weaver are here to discuss the AMA's policy to support the ban on direct to consumer advertising of drugs and implantable devices, and how such advertising makes the doctor-patient relationship complicated. Will drug companies retaliate by advocating for bans on advertising doctors and hospitals to patients. Researchers in the UK may be about to get the green light to edit the genes of human embryos seeking answers to why some miscarriages happen. Are we approaching the slippery slope? A neurologist wonders why Ted Cruz's face is so unsettling. And we note with interest a number of recent public health news stories in which officials suggest that women have the primary role in undesirable health consequences, including Zika/microcephaly and alcohol-related unwanted pregnancies; now South Africa has chimed in by tying scholarships for young women to virginity in order to prevent the spread of HIV. And Dave forces everyone to practice their clinical skills by answering random people's "health" questions from the Internet.Brazil’s Zika Crisishttp://theshortcoat.com/brazils-zika-crisis/
Thu, 11 Feb 2016 10:36:17 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1264http://theshortcoat.com/brazils-zika-crisis/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/brazils-zika-crisis/feed/0Zika has been in the news, if you haven’t noticed, as a neglected tropical disease which has been linked to a frightening surge in birth defects in Central and South America. The response to Zika is going to depend upon the science–which is very much up in the air–along with economic and cultural factors. Chief among those are huge income … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/brazils-zika-crisis/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Brazil’s Zika Crisis</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Zika has been in the news, if you haven’t noticed, as a neglected tropical disease which has been linked to a frightening surge in birth defects in Central and South America. The response to Zika is going to depend upon the science–which is very much ...Zika has been in the news, if you haven't noticed, as a neglected tropical disease which has been linked to a frightening surge in birth defects in Central and South America. The response to Zika is going to depend upon the science--which is very much up in the air--along with economic and cultural factors. Chief among those are huge income disparities, population complexities, and limits on access to family planning options. On today's episode, Ellie Ginn, Marielle Meurice, Kevo Rivera, and Jessica Walters meet up with one of the researchers who is fighting this bug. Dr. Selma Jeronimo isn't a household name in the US, but she is becoming one in her home country of Brazil. She is the director of the Institute of Tropical Medicine of Rio Grande do Norte, and a professor of biochemistry and medicine at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte in Natal. Her job is investigating Brazil's endemic diseases. With Zika spread to more than 20 countries including the United States, along with its links to microcephaly, we took advantage of her faculty appointment at the University of Iowa and her long-time collaborations with Iowa faculty and students, to have her on the show.The Students of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine49:00Zika has been in the news, if you haven't noticed, as a neglected tropical disease which has been linked to a frightening surge in birth defects in Central and South America. The response to Zika is going to depend upon the science--which is very much up in the air--along with economic and cultural factors. Chief among those are huge income disparities, population complexities, and limits on access to family planning options. On today's episode, Ellie Ginn, Marielle Meurice, Kevo Rivera, and Jessica Walters meet up with one of the researchers who is fighting this bug. Dr. Selma Jeronimo isn't a household name in the US, but she is becoming one in her home country of Brazil. She is the director of the Institute of Tropical Medicine of Rio Grande do Norte, and a professor of biochemistry and medicine at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte in Natal. Her job is investigating Brazil's endemic diseases. With Zika spread to more than 20 countries including the United States, along with its links to microcephaly, we took advantage of her faculty appointment at the University of Iowa and her long-time collaborations with Iowa faculty and students, to have her on the show.How Residents Cope, and the Costs of America’s Most Violent Sporthttp://theshortcoat.com/how-residents-cope-and-the-costs-of-americas-most-violent-sport/
Thu, 04 Feb 2016 10:14:52 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1246http://theshortcoat.com/how-residents-cope-and-the-costs-of-americas-most-violent-sport/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/how-residents-cope-and-the-costs-of-americas-most-violent-sport/feed/0What can medical students and residents do to keep their chins up during their training? That’s what listener Ross–who has noticed the contrast between his happy med student co-workers and his crabby resident co-workers–wants to know. John Pienta, Gabe Lancaster, Jake O’Brien, and Matt Becker consider the question and the advice we gathered from residents. … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/how-residents-cope-and-the-costs-of-americas-most-violent-sport/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">How Residents Cope, and the Costs of America’s Most Violent Sport</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>What can medical students and residents do to keep their chins up during their training? That’s what listener Ross–who has noticed the contrast between his happy med student co-workers and his crabby resident co-workers–wants to know. John Pienta,What can medical students and residents do to keep their chins up during their training? That's what listener Ross--who has noticed the contrast between his happy med student co-workers and his crabby resident co-workers--wants to know. John Pienta, Gabe Lancaster, Jake O'Brien, and Matt Becker consider the question and the advice we gathered from residents. Also, with the news this week that Hawkeye alumnus and former NFL player Tyler Sash, who passed away in September, was a victim of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Jason Lewis joins in to examine the implications. Is football a worthy pass-time or is it a killer of young men? When parents ask their doctors for a sports physical, should their doctors be thinking about the risks? And when docs see kids with injuries caused by their participation in sports, do they need to consider their obligations as mandatory reporters of child abuse?The Students at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine54:15What can medical students and residents do to keep their chins up during their training? That's what listener Ross--who has noticed the contrast between his happy med student co-workers and his crabby resident co-workers--wants to know. John Pienta, Gabe Lancaster, Jake O'Brien, and Matt Becker consider the question and the advice we gathered from residents. Also, with the news this week that Hawkeye alumnus and former NFL player Tyler Sash, who passed away in September, was a victim of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Jason Lewis joins in to examine the implications. Is football a worthy pass-time or is it a killer of young men? When parents ask their doctors for a sports physical, should their doctors be thinking about the risks? And when docs see kids with injuries caused by their participation in sports, do they need to consider their obligations as mandatory reporters of child abuse?Dr. Paul Farmer and Liberation Medicinehttp://theshortcoat.com/dr-paul-farmer-and-liberation-medicine/
Thu, 28 Jan 2016 10:00:50 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1222http://theshortcoat.com/dr-paul-farmer-and-liberation-medicine/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/dr-paul-farmer-and-liberation-medicine/feed/0Dr. Paul Farmer is sort of the rock god of global health. He’s an incredibly busy and influential guy, so when he flew in from Liberia to spend the entire day here with us at the Carver College of Medicine, it wasn’t easy to keep the stars from our eyes. Of course, he’s a physician, but … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/dr-paul-farmer-and-liberation-medicine/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Dr. Paul Farmer and Liberation Medicine</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Dr. Paul Farmer is sort of the rock god of global health. He’s an incredibly busy and influential guy, so when he flew in from Liberia to spend the entire day here with us at the Carver College of Medicine,ShareDr. Paul Farmer is sort of the rock god of global health. He’s an incredibly busy and influential guy, so when he flew in from Liberia to spend the entire day here with us at the Carver College of Medicine, it wasn’t easy to keep the stars from our eyes. Of course, he’s a physician, but he’s also a medical anthropologist, chief of Brigham and Women’s Division of Global Health Equity, professor of medicine at Harvard, and the UN Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Community Based Medicine and Lessons from Haiti. One of the things you notice about Dr. Farmer is that although he’s clearly a celebrity in his field, it doesn’t dampen his enthusiasm, idealism, and the pleasure he takes in meeting students who share his passion for understanding and changing how healthcare is delivered to the world’s neediest people.

What’s more, he’s the founding director of Partners in Health, an international non-profit that provides direct healthcare services, research, and advocacy to the sick and impoverished around the world in places like Liberia, Haiti, and here in the US. So, yes, he has things to do.
All of which is to say that it’s a particular honor that Petra Hahn, Katie Ryken, Josh Bleicher, Jordan Harbaugh Williams, and Greg Yungtum got to chat with him for this week’s show to explore the differences between charity, development and liberation medicine; it’s Dr. Farmer’s emphasis on the latter, and his view that the poor deserve preferential treatment, that makes him such a force in global health.
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Thu, 21 Jan 2016 10:00:12 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1213http://theshortcoat.com/moonshots-and-worldviews/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/moonshots-and-worldviews/feed/0Dave and Emily White, fresh from the University of Iowa Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology’s yearly 4Cast conference, talk about their presentation on the podcast, which was fun. And they, along with Rob Humble and Doug Russo, talk about the President’s recent State of the Union address, including the so-called “moonshot” to cure cancer. … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/moonshots-and-worldviews/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Moonshots and Worldviews</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Dave and Emily White, fresh from the University of Iowa Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology’s yearly 4Cast conference, talk about their presentation on the podcast, which was fun. And they, along with Rob Humble and Doug Russo,Dave and Emily White, fresh from the University of Iowa Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology's yearly 4Cast conference, talk about their presentation on the podcast, which was fun. And they, along with Rob Humble and Doug Russo, talk about the President's recent State of the Union address, including the so-called "moonshot" to cure cancer. Can that even work? Rob takes issue with the whole moonshot comparison. Also, Google Cardboard saves a baby after other imaging techniques fail. A Boston urologist is upset that he's been fired for opposing his hospital's LGBTQ inclusiveness policies which he finds incompatible with his 'biblical worldview.' Should personal beliefs enter into a physician's practice of medicine? And the Carver College of Medicine's own Examined Life Journal (our literary journal featuring fiction, non-fiction, and poetry) has been released.The students at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine35:42Dave and Emily White, fresh from the University of Iowa Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology's yearly 4Cast conference, talk about their presentation on the podcast, which was fun. And they, along with Rob Humble and Doug Russo, talk about the President's recent State of the Union address, including the so-called "moonshot" to cure cancer. Can that even work? Rob takes issue with the whole moonshot comparison. Also, Google Cardboard saves a baby after other imaging techniques fail. A Boston urologist is upset that he's been fired for opposing his hospital's LGBTQ inclusiveness policies which he finds incompatible with his 'biblical worldview.' Should personal beliefs enter into a physician's practice of medicine? And the Carver College of Medicine's own Examined Life Journal (our literary journal featuring fiction, non-fiction, and poetry) has been released.Normalizing Human Behavior, Transvaginal Speakers, and Deflating Outsized Egoshttp://theshortcoat.com/normalizing-human-behavior-transvaginal-speakers-and-deflating-outsized-egos/
Thu, 14 Jan 2016 10:06:01 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1204http://theshortcoat.com/normalizing-human-behavior-transvaginal-speakers-and-deflating-outsized-egos/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/normalizing-human-behavior-transvaginal-speakers-and-deflating-outsized-egos/feed/0John Pienta, Cole Cheney, Amy Young, and newbie Rob Humble join Dave to discuss the recent winter break, the Rose Bowl, and Stanford’s half-time band performance. We discuss doctors who are non-compliant with their own recommendations for patients. Is that something they should be condemned for, or is it human nature? And when patients are … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/normalizing-human-behavior-transvaginal-speakers-and-deflating-outsized-egos/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Normalizing Human Behavior, Transvaginal Speakers, and Deflating Outsized Egos</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>John Pienta, Cole Cheney, Amy Young, and newbie Rob Humble join Dave to discuss the recent winter break, the Rose Bowl, and Stanford’s half-time band performance. We discuss doctors who are non-compliant with their own recommendations for patients.John Pienta, Cole Cheney, Amy Young, and newbie Rob Humble join Dave to discuss the recent winter break, the Rose Bowl, and Stanford's half-time band performance. We discuss doctors who are non-compliant with their own recommendations for patients. Is that something they should be condemned for, or is it human nature? And when patients are non-compliant or engage in risky behavior, should docs acknowledge that as normal human behavior and avoid shaming them for it? Also, a Spanish doctor has created a transvaginal speaker to help fetal development, because expecting moms like that sort of thing. Cole has seen a patient who is concerned about a recent change in their urine's flavor. He also laments that, because of public health concerns, he can't get a straight-razor shave in Iowa and would like our great state to revisits its legal views on the matter. And everyone helps Dave flesh out his idea for an endowed chair that would recognize and deflate outsized egos.The Students at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine47:42John Pienta, Cole Cheney, Amy Young, and newbie Rob Humble join Dave to discuss the recent winter break, the Rose Bowl, and Stanford's half-time band performance. We discuss doctors who are non-compliant with their own recommendations for patients. Is that something they should be condemned for, or is it human nature? And when patients are non-compliant or engage in risky behavior, should docs acknowledge that as normal human behavior and avoid shaming them for it? Also, a Spanish doctor has created a transvaginal speaker to help fetal development, because expecting moms like that sort of thing. Cole has seen a patient who is concerned about a recent change in their urine's flavor. He also laments that, because of public health concerns, he can't get a straight-razor shave in Iowa and would like our great state to revisits its legal views on the matter. And everyone helps Dave flesh out his idea for an endowed chair that would recognize and deflate outsized egos.Recess Rehash: What Medical Students Learn by Getting Sickhttp://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-what-medical-students-learn-by-getting-sick/
Thu, 07 Jan 2016 10:00:48 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1200http://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-what-medical-students-learn-by-getting-sick/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-what-medical-students-learn-by-getting-sick/feed/0[The Carver College of Medicine was closed last week for New Year’s Day, so enjoy this rerun.] Pienta, Kaci McCleary, and Caroline Sanderson join special guest Frank Canady on this week’s show. Frank’s here to talk about his recent astrocytoma diagnosis, discuss what he’s experienced during treatment so far, and reflect on some of the … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-what-medical-students-learn-by-getting-sick/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Recess Rehash: What Medical Students Learn by Getting Sick</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>[The Carver College of Medicine was closed last week for New Year’s Day, so enjoy this rerun.] Pienta, Kaci McCleary, and Caroline Sanderson join special guest Frank Canady on this week’s show. Frank’s here to talk about his recent astrocytoma diagnosi...John Pienta, Kaci McCleary, and Caroline Sanderson join special guest Frank Canady on this week's show. Frank's here to talk about his recent astrocytoma diagnosis, discuss what he's experienced during treatment so far, and reflect on some of the things he's learned about what patients experience when facing a serious illness. Also, the kiss of death for your research poster may not have anything to do with your research. And John and Dylan Todd (among others) are revitalizing Vital Signs, the on-hiatus medical student newspaper which traces its history to well before Roe v. Wade. <br />The Short Coat Podcast48:01Losing the white coat, psych fears, and Internet questions answeredhttp://theshortcoat.com/losing-the-white-coat-psych-fears-and-internet-questions-answered/
Thu, 31 Dec 2015 10:05:10 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1183http://theshortcoat.com/losing-the-white-coat-psych-fears-and-internet-questions-answered/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/losing-the-white-coat-psych-fears-and-internet-questions-answered/feed/0Cole Cheney returns from our state capital, where he’s been doing his clerkships at our kind-of satellite campus (more about this program specifically is here, if you’re interested). He and Kaci McCleary, John Pienta, and Rachel Schenkel talk about the differences between doing rotations in a teaching hospital and doing them in a community hospital. … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/losing-the-white-coat-psych-fears-and-internet-questions-answered/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Losing the white coat, psych fears, and Internet questions answered</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Cole Cheney returns from our state capital, where he’s been doing his clerkships at our kind-of satellite campus (more about this program specifically is here, if you’re interested). He and Kaci McCleary, John Pienta,Cole Cheney returns from our state capital, where he's been doing his clerkships at our kind-of satellite campus. He and Kaci McCleary, John Pienta, and Rachel Schenkel talk about the differences between doing rotations in a teaching hospital and doing them in a community hospital. For example, how are community hospital patients different? And in that setting, what does it really mean if your patient is non-compliant? Cole reveals that he's 'afraid' he's going to love psychiatry and wants to know: are other students also wary of the specialty? We talk about the downsides of the field, as well as the rather big professional and caregiving upsides. <br />The students of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine51:42Cole Cheney returns from our state capital, where he's been doing his clerkships at our kind-of satellite campus. He and Kaci McCleary, John Pienta, and Rachel Schenkel talk about the differences between doing rotations in a teaching hospital and doing them in a community hospital. For example, how are community hospital patients different? And in that setting, what does it really mean if your patient is non-compliant? Cole reveals that he's 'afraid' he's going to love psychiatry and wants to know: are other students also wary of the specialty? We talk about the downsides of the field, as well as the rather big professional and caregiving upsides. <br />Karma Bro, A Trumped-Up Doctor’s Note, and Sleepless in The Saddlehttp://theshortcoat.com/karma-bro-a-trumped-up-doctors-note-and-sleepless-in-the-saddle/
Thu, 24 Dec 2015 10:00:37 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1174http://theshortcoat.com/karma-bro-a-trumped-up-doctors-note-and-sleepless-in-the-saddle/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/karma-bro-a-trumped-up-doctors-note-and-sleepless-in-the-saddle/feed/0After Martin Shkreli’s arrest, John Pienta, Marc Toral, Greg Woods, and Amy Young, discuss why Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli is so hated, given that capitalist enterprises have profit as their overarching goal–hasn’t he just done his job? Meanwhile, two ongoing clinical trials have been experimenting on human subjects without consent. Those subjects: residents and their patients. The experiment: what … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/karma-bro-a-trumped-up-doctors-note-and-sleepless-in-the-saddle/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Karma Bro, A Trumped-Up Doctor’s Note, and Sleepless in The Saddle</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Martin Shkreli is arrested. Is experimenting with residents' hours harming them and their patients? Is The Donald's choice of primary care physician weird?This week our expert medical news analysts, John Pienta, Marc Toral, Greg Woods, and Amy Young, discuss why Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli is so hated, given that capitalist enterprises have profit as their overarching goal--hasn't he just done his job? Meanwhile, two ongoing clinical trials have been experimenting on human subjects without consent. Those subjects: residents and their patients. The experiment: what happens if hospitals return to the longer hours that prevailed for residents before they were restricted in 2011? We explore consent, residents' satisfaction with their working conditions, how many residents may not feel that restricting their hours is best for the patients, and what working and being a patient at an academic medical center means.<br />The Students at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine47:59This week our expert medical news analysts, John Pienta, Marc Toral, Greg Woods, and Amy Young, discuss why Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli is so hated, given that capitalist enterprises have profit as their overarching goal--hasn't he just done his job? Meanwhile, two ongoing clinical trials have been experimenting on human subjects without consent. Those subjects: residents and their patients. The experiment: what happens if hospitals return to the longer hours that prevailed for residents before they were restricted in 2011? We explore consent, residents' satisfaction with their working conditions, how many residents may not feel that restricting their hours is best for the patients, and what working and being a patient at an academic medical center means.<br />Their Patients Won’t Know What Hit Them.http://theshortcoat.com/their-patients-wont-know-what-hit-them/
Thu, 17 Dec 2015 10:18:16 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1156http://theshortcoat.com/their-patients-wont-know-what-hit-them/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/their-patients-wont-know-what-hit-them/feed/0Second-years Kaci McCleary, Marc Toral, Corbin Weaver, and Aline Sandouk are about to finish their didactic studies in the curriculum and embark on their clinical clerkships! At long last, they get to work with patients. Among the questions they face: is it better to put yourself out there during clerkships? Or keep your head down? And … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/their-patients-wont-know-what-hit-them/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Their Patients Won’t Know What Hit Them.</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Second-years Kaci McCleary, Marc Toral, Corbin Weaver, and Aline Sandouk are about to finish their didactic studies in the curriculum and embark on their clinical clerkships! At long last, they get to work with patients.Second-years Kaci McCleary, Marc Toral, Corbin Weaver, and Aline Sandouk are about to finish their didactic studies in the curriculum and embark on their clinical clerkships! At long last, they get to work with patients. Among the questions they face: is it better to put yourself out there during clerkships? Or keep your head down? And are they nervous? Maybe a little, but there was plenty of health news this week to distract themselves with, including a Harvard study that provides evidence that one's stress and one's health may be unrelated.The Students of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine36:10Second-years Kaci McCleary, Marc Toral, Corbin Weaver, and Aline Sandouk are about to finish their didactic studies in the curriculum and embark on their clinical clerkships! At long last, they get to work with patients. Among the questions they face: is it better to put yourself out there during clerkships? Or keep your head down? And are they nervous? Maybe a little, but there was plenty of health news this week to distract themselves with, including a Harvard study that provides evidence that one's stress and one's health may be unrelated.Episode 107: Guns and Researchhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-107-guns-and-research/
Thu, 10 Dec 2015 10:56:15 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1137http://theshortcoat.com/episode-107-guns-and-research/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-107-guns-and-research/feed/0Even though Dave’s in NYC, he still finds a way to call it in (pun intended) for a show with Kaci McCleary, Corbin Weaver, John Pienta, and Jason Lewis. We discuss the possibility that most medical abstracts are at best wishful thinking and at worst fraudulent. And speaking of research, physicians get it together to petition … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-107-guns-and-research/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 107: Guns and Research</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Even though Dave’s in NYC, he still finds a way to call it in (pun intended) for a show with Kaci McCleary, Corbin Weaver, John Pienta, and Jason Lewis. We discuss the possibility that most medical abstracts are at best wishful thinking and at worst fr...Even though Dave's in NYC, he still finds a way to call it in (pun intended) for a show with Kaci McCleary, Corbin Weaver, John Pienta, and Jason Lewis. The myriad definitions of pizza are covered, as well as other more consequential things, including the possibility that most medical abstracts are at best wishful thinking and at worst fraudulent. And speaking of research, physicians finally get it together to petition congress to start treating gun violence as a fundable research topic for the CDC.The Short Coat Podcast54:41Recess Rehash: Episode 078: Recorded in the Nudehttp://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-episode-078-recorded-in-the-nude/
Thu, 03 Dec 2015 10:45:46 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1124http://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-episode-078-recorded-in-the-nude/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-episode-078-recorded-in-the-nude/feed/0Thanksgiving happened last week, so enjoy this re-run! This time, Dave is on vacation, but John Pienta, Aline Sandouk, Cole Cheney, and Kaci McCleary didn’t let that stop them. Thanks to Intern Cory, they were able to carry on without him (*sniff*). Kaci and Aline review their first year: was it fun? I bet you … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-episode-078-recorded-in-the-nude/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Recess Rehash: Episode 078: Recorded in the Nude</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Thanksgiving happened last week, so enjoy this re-run! This time, Dave is on vacation, but John Pienta, Aline Sandouk, Cole Cheney, and Kaci McCleary didn’t let that stop them. Thanks to Intern Cory, they were able to carry on without him (*sniff*).This time, Dave is on vacation, but John Pienta, Aline Sandouk, Cole Cheney, and Kaci McCleary didn't let that stop them. Thanks to Intern Cory, they were able to carry on without him (*sniff*). Kaci and Aline review their first year: was it fun? I bet you know the answer to that one. How did it change them? What did they discover during the experience? How did they cope? What choices did they make, and how did that affect their well-being? And John and Cole clue them on what they'll face next year.The Short Coat Podcast41:52Episode 106: Replaced by a bird.http://theshortcoat.com/episode-106-replaced-by-a-bird/
Wed, 25 Nov 2015 10:14:35 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1114http://theshortcoat.com/episode-106-replaced-by-a-bird/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-106-replaced-by-a-bird/feed/0This Thanksgiving, why not enjoy a Cthurkey while you contemplate the many health hazards embodied by America’s favorite celebration of gluttony? And if you are a future radiologist, you might be as demoralized as Ellie Ginn, Tony Rosenberg, Dylan Todd, and Kaci McCleary were to learn about a UIowa/UC-Davis study that finds pigeons are just as good at it as you’ll … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-106-replaced-by-a-bird/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 106: Replaced by a bird.</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>This Thanksgiving, why not enjoy a Cthurkey while you contemplate the many health hazards embodied by America’s favorite celebration of gluttony? And if you are a future radiologist, you might be as demoralized as Ellie Ginn, Tony Rosenberg,This Thanksgiving, why not enjoy a Cthurkey while you contemplate the many health hazards embodied by America's favorite celebration of gluttony? And if you are a future radiologist, you might be as demoralized as Ellie Ginn, Tony Rosenberg, Dylan Todd, and Kaci McCleary were to learn about a UIowa/UC-Davis study that finds pigeons are just as good at it as you'll ever be.<br />The Short Coat Podcast33:03Episode 105: A deadly pile of potatoeshttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-105-title/
Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:07:22 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1101http://theshortcoat.com/episode-105-title/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-105-title/feed/0Lisa Wehr, Kaci McCleary, Dylan Todd, and Marc Toral discuss things of much import, such as why Dave’s iPad lock screen is a pile of dangerously toxic potatoes, and why it’s important to use the correct pronunciation of gyros but not other foods from foreign lands. Also, uterus transplants are about to become a thing surgeons … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-105-title/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 105: A deadly pile of potatoes</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Lisa Wehr, Kaci McCleary, Dylan Todd, and Marc Toral discuss things of much import, such as why Dave’s iPad lock screen is a pile of dangerously toxic potatoes, and why it’s important to use the correct pronunciation of gyros but not other foods from f...Lisa Wehr, Kaci McCleary, Dylan Todd, and Marc Toral discuss things of much import, such as why Dave's iPad lock screen is a pile of potatoes, and why it's important to use the correct pronunciation of gyros but not other ethnic foods. Also, uterus transplants are about to become a thing surgeons do in the US.The Short Coat Podcast38:23Episode 104: From a Galaxy Far, Far Away…http://theshortcoat.com/episode-104-from-a-galaxy-far-far-away/
Thu, 12 Nov 2015 10:00:14 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1086http://theshortcoat.com/episode-104-from-a-galaxy-far-far-away/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-104-from-a-galaxy-far-far-away/feed/0Tony Rosenberg, Alex Volkmar, and Doug Russo indulge their Star Wars geekery with Dave, entertaining the various Internet theories of Luke’s and Jar Jar’s importance, while Ellie Ginn sits in the corner wondering what they’re talking about. Meanwhile, the crew discuss their “Early Clinical Experiences” and how great they were…except possibly for Tony’s. Also, a … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-104-from-a-galaxy-far-far-away/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 104: From a Galaxy Far, Far Away…</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Tony Rosenberg, Alex Volkmar, and Doug Russo indulge their Star Wars geekery with Dave, entertaining the various Internet theories of Luke’s and Jar Jar’s importance, while Ellie Ginn sits in the corner wondering what they’re talking about. Meanwhile,Rosenberg, Alex Volkmar, and Doug Russo indulge their Star Wars geekery with Dave, entertaining the various Internet theories of Luke's and Jar Jar's importance, while Ellie Ginn sits in the corner wondering what they're talking about. Rosenberg, Alex Volkmar, and Doug Russo indulge their Star Wars geekery with Dave, entertaining the various Internet theories of Luke's and Jar Jar's importance, while Ellie Ginn sits in the corner wondering what they're talking about. Meanwhile, the crew discuss their "Early Clinical Experiences" and how great they were...except possibly for Tony's.The Short Coat Podcast31:27Episode 103: Science stubbornly refuses to be easyhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-103-science-stubbornly-refuses-to-be-easy/
Thu, 05 Nov 2015 10:06:16 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1076http://theshortcoat.com/episode-103-science-stubbornly-refuses-to-be-easy/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-103-science-stubbornly-refuses-to-be-easy/feed/0Cory has found something to enable Dave’s plan to hang a portrait of himself somewhere in the medical school, which leads (somehow) into a discussion of Corbin Weaver’s deep loathing for visitors of the Louvre and Kaci McCleary’s similar feelings for commercial art. And Corbin shares with Kaci, Marc Toral and Dylan Todd a very … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-103-science-stubbornly-refuses-to-be-easy/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 103: Science stubbornly refuses to be easy</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Cory has found something to enable Dave’s plan to hang a portrait of himself somewhere in the medical school, which leads (somehow) into a discussion of Corbin Weaver’s deep loathing for visitors of the Louvre and Kaci McCleary’s similar feelings for c...Cory has found something to enable Dave's plan to hang a portrait of himself somewhere in the medical school, which leads (somehow) into a discussion of Corbin Weaver's deep loathing for visitors of the Louvre and Kaci McCleary's similar feelings for commercial art. And Corbin shares with Kaci, Marc Toral and Dylan Todd a very special experience she had with a patient that really enabled her to experience a patient's point of view...from about floor-level.The Short Coat Podcast35:41Episode 102: How not to close a residency programhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-102-how-not-to-close-a-residency-program/
Thu, 29 Oct 2015 09:00:02 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1056http://theshortcoat.com/episode-102-how-not-to-close-a-residency-program/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-102-how-not-to-close-a-residency-program/feed/0New York Presbyterian and Columbia decide to get out of family medicine, so they abruptly closed their FM residency program…three months after a new class of residents began working there. Meanwhile, Dave teaches Marc Toral, Tae Kim, and Kaci McCleary about what physicians used to do to memorialize their patients: use their skin to bind … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-102-how-not-to-close-a-residency-program/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 102: How not to close a residency program</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>New York Presbyterian and Columbia decide to get out of family medicine, so they abruptly closed their FM residency program…three months after a new class of residents began working there. Meanwhile, Dave teaches Marc Toral, Tae Kim,New York Presbyterian and Columbia decide to get out of family medicine, so they abruptly closed their FM residency program...three months after a new class of residents began working there. Meanwhile, Dave teaches Marc Toral, Tae Kim, and Kaci McCleary about what physicians used to do to memorialize their patients: use their skin to bind books about their conditions. So that's nice. Meanwhile, the FDA is considering the first prescription video game. And Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli's amazingly awful business plan to take an inexpensive generic drug and charge a boatload of money for it blows up in his face when another company undercuts his price by $749 per tablet.The Short Coat Podcast34:21Episode 101: Megastructureshttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-101-megastructures/
Thu, 22 Oct 2015 09:56:50 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1048http://theshortcoat.com/episode-101-megastructures/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-101-megastructures/feed/0John Pienta has an profound moment with a patient, one which crystalized for him a sense that he’s doing exactly the right thing in his life. Meanwhile (being full of profundity this week) he brings Marc Toral, Dylan Todd, and Corbin Weaver good news–that we are not alone in the universe. Maybe…Marc’s not buying it. … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-101-megastructures/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 101: Megastructures</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>John Pienta has an profound moment with a patient, one which crystalized for him a sense that he’s doing exactly the right thing in his life. Meanwhile (being full of profundity this week) he brings Marc Toral, Dylan Todd,John Pienta has an profound moment with a patient, one which crystalized for him a sense that he's doing exactly the right thing in his life. Meanwhile (being full of profundity this week) he brings Marc Toral, Dylan Todd, and Corbin Weaver good news--that we are not alone in the universe. Maybe...Marc's not buying it. Whatever, science boy, this changes everything.The Short Coat Podcast36:04Episode 100: Follow your Dreams–Get Fired!http://theshortcoat.com/episode-100-follow-your-dreams-get-fired/
Thu, 15 Oct 2015 14:43:30 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1036http://theshortcoat.com/episode-100-follow-your-dreams-get-fired/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-100-follow-your-dreams-get-fired/feed/0Lisa Wehr teaches Kaci McCleary and Dylan Todd about the invention of the shipping container. We look forward to the day when humans are replaced by robots in the workplace so people can pursue their real dreams. On the other hand, we rage at the work-world gurus who suggest that we behave in a way … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-100-follow-your-dreams-get-fired/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 100: Follow your Dreams–Get Fired!</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Lisa Wehr teaches Kaci McCleary and Dylan Todd about the invention of the shipping container. We look forward to the day when humans are replaced by robots in the workplace so people can pursue their real dreams. On the other hand,Lisa Wehr teaches Kaci McCleary and Dylan Todd about the invention of the shipping container. We look forward to the day when humans are replaced by robots in the workplace so people can pursue their real dreams. On the other hand, we rage at the work-world gurus who suggest that we behave in a way that our bosses would fire us for (he's looking at you, four-hour-work-week, follow-your-dreams spewers).The Short Coat Podcast35:14SLoCCOMP 003: Darren Hoffmannhttp://theshortcoat.com/sloccomp-003-darren-hoffmann/
Tue, 13 Oct 2015 16:42:05 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1029http://theshortcoat.com/sloccomp-003-darren-hoffmann/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/sloccomp-003-darren-hoffmann/feed/0They stand up every day in the front of the room, going on about the nitty-gritty details of this or that, while your desperate fear of missing something that will be on the test is coming off you like an odor. But who are these lecturers and professors, really? We find out in this series, Secret … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/sloccomp-003-darren-hoffmann/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">SLoCCOMP 003: Darren Hoffmann</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>They stand up every day in the front of the room, going on about the nitty-gritty details of this or that, while your desperate fear of missing something that will be on the test is coming off you like an odor.Professor Hoffmann joins Melissa Palma to talk about his secret life, that of a pie baker. It's the sort of thing, he says, that allows him to work with his hands while turning down the intellect a bit. A pie, unlike science, is a short-term goal with an end that, like pie itself, is satisfying. Plus, pie.The Short Coat Podcast29:27Episode 099: Burn due to water skis on firehttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-099-burn-due-to-water-skis-on-fire/
Thu, 08 Oct 2015 09:00:14 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1021http://theshortcoat.com/episode-099-burn-due-to-water-skis-on-fire/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-099-burn-due-to-water-skis-on-fire/feed/0Are you under-caffeinated but hate the kind of caffeine that doesn’t stick to the roof of your mouth? Do you lack ways to describe unlikely illnesses and injuries with absurd specificity? Then come along with us as Kaci McCleary, Dylan Todd (Todd Dylan?), Marc Toral, and Lisa Wehr explore medical news that makes us go hmm… … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-099-burn-due-to-water-skis-on-fire/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 099: Burn due to water skis on fire</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Are you under-caffeinated but hate the kind of caffeine that doesn’t stick to the roof of your mouth? Do you lack ways to describe unlikely illnesses and injuries with absurd specificity? Then come along with us as Kaci McCleary,Are you under-caffeinated but hate the kind of caffeine that doesn't stick to the roof of your mouth? Do you lack ways to describe unlikely illnesses and injuries with absurd specificity? Then come along with us as Kaci McCleary, Dylan Todd (Todd Dylan?), Marc Toral, and Lisa Wehr explore medical news that makes us go hmm...<br />The Short Coat Podcast31:10Episode 098: A Tasty Treathttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-098-a-tasty-treat/
Wed, 30 Sep 2015 09:46:54 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1011http://theshortcoat.com/episode-098-a-tasty-treat/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-098-a-tasty-treat/feed/0Dave rewards his podcasters with a tasty treat. Though this may be a new definition of the words ‘tasty’ and ‘treat’ of which Marc Toral, Dylan Todd, Emily White, and newbie Alex Volkmar were previously unaware. And as a special bonus, we offer lots of lovely lip smacking sounds for our listeners. Meanwhile, the world’s … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-098-a-tasty-treat/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 098: A Tasty Treat</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Dave rewards his podcasters with a tasty treat. Though this may be a new definition of the words ‘tasty’ and ‘treat’ of which Marc Toral, Dylan Todd, Emily White, and newbie Alex Volkmar were previously unaware. And as a special bonus,Dave rewards his podcasters with a tasty treat. Though this may be a new definition of the words 'tasty' and 'treat' of which Marc Toral, Dylan Todd, Emily White, and newbie Alex Volkmar were previously unaware. And as a special bonus, we offer lots of lovely lip smacking sounds for our listeners.<br />The Short Coat Podcast36:51Episode 097: Advice for the Young At Hearthttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-097-advice-for-the-young-at-heart/
Thu, 24 Sep 2015 09:00:32 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=1004http://theshortcoat.com/episode-097-advice-for-the-young-at-heart/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-097-advice-for-the-young-at-heart/feed/0Dylan Todd, Marc Toral, Eric Wilson are on hand to give advice to caller Todd, who is just beginning his journey from community college to medical school. Is the advice we give any good? Well, we tried, and that’s all that counts. Also, we discuss researchers’ discovery that it’s possible to cause hallucinations just by … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-097-advice-for-the-young-at-heart/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 097: Advice for the Young At Heart</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Dylan Todd, Marc Toral, Eric Wilson are on hand to give advice to caller Todd, who is just beginning his journey from community college to medical school. Is the advice we give any good? Well, we tried, and that’s all that counts. Also,Dylan Todd, Marc Toral, Eric Wilson are on hand to give advice to caller Todd, who is just beginning his journey from community college to medical school. Is the advice we give any good? Well, we tried, and that's all that counts. Also, we discuss researchers' discovery that it's possible to cause hallucinations just by staring into someone else's eyes for 10 minutes. Try it! Don't be weird, get permission first; maybe even start by introducing yourself. Also, it's time to brush up on your cyber-security skillz, as a group demos how it might be possible to hack pacemakers and such. And Dr. Oz returns after a listening tour of America in which he sought feedback on his brand of infotainment. Been a rough year for our boy, but can he come out smelling like a ratings rose?The Short Coat Podcast31:07Episode 096: What Medical Students Learn by Getting Sickhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-096-what-medical-students-learn-by-getting-sick/
Thu, 17 Sep 2015 09:00:13 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=996http://theshortcoat.com/episode-096-what-medical-students-learn-by-getting-sick/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-096-what-medical-students-learn-by-getting-sick/feed/0John Pienta, Kaci McCleary, and Caroline Sanderson join special guest Frank Canady on this week’s show. Frank’s here to talk about his recent astrocytoma diagnosis, discuss what he’s experienced during treatment so far, and reflect on some of the things he’s learned about what patients experience when facing a serious illness. Also, the kiss of … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-096-what-medical-students-learn-by-getting-sick/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 096: What Medical Students Learn by Getting Sick</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>John Pienta, Kaci McCleary, and Caroline Sanderson join special guest Frank Canady on this week’s show. Frank’s here to talk about his recent astrocytoma diagnosis, discuss what he’s experienced during treatment so far,John Pienta, Kaci McCleary, and Caroline Sanderson join special guest Frank Canady on this week's show. Frank's here to talk about his recent astrocytoma diagnosis, discuss what he's experienced during treatment so far, and reflect on some of the things he's learned about what patients experience when facing a serious illness. Also, the kiss of death for your research poster may not have anything to do with your research. And John and Dylan Todd (among others) are revitalizing Vital Signs, the on-hiatus medical student newspaper which traces its history to well before Roe v. Wade. <br />The Short Coat Podcast48:01Episode 095: SciFi MedEdhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-095-scifi-meded/
Thu, 10 Sep 2015 09:00:40 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=980http://theshortcoat.com/episode-095-scifi-meded/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-095-scifi-meded/feed/0Christina Sloan, Marc Toral, Dylan Todd, and Eric Elliott are all in the Medical Scientist Training Program, which recently enjoyed a retreat in which they explored the intersections between medicine and science fiction to look at where medical science has been and where it’s going. Jenna calls in with a question about what the spouse … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-095-scifi-meded/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 095: SciFi MedEd</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Christina Sloan, Marc Toral, Dylan Todd, and Eric Elliott are all in the Medical Scientist Training Program, which recently enjoyed a retreat in which they explored the intersections between medicine and science fiction to look at where medical science...Christine Sloan, Marc Toral, Dylan Todd, and Eric Elliott are all in the Medical Scientist Training Program, which recently enjoyed a retreat in which they explored the intersections between medicine and science fiction to look at where medical science has been and where it's going. Jenna calls in with a question about what the spouse of a future medical student can do to support them during their studies. We inadequately explore the question, since only Christine is in an actual relationship with another human.The Short Coat Podcast47:38Episode 094: Science Works, But Who Cares?http://theshortcoat.com/episode-094-science-works-but-who-cares/
Thu, 03 Sep 2015 09:00:37 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=966http://theshortcoat.com/episode-094-science-works-but-who-cares/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-094-science-works-but-who-cares/feed/0From the vibrant Boulware Learning Community, Kaci McCleary, Aline Sandouk, Dylan Todd, and Lisa Wehr discuss Yelp’s new hospital reviews and ProPublica’s Surgeon Scorecard. And we talk about why science and science facts fail to persuade people to believe the truth. Are emotional appeals better used than facts to teach people about medical truths? Is … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-094-science-works-but-who-cares/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 094: Science Works, But Who Cares?</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>From the vibrant Boulware Learning Community, Kaci McCleary, Aline Sandouk, Dylan Todd, and Lisa Wehr discuss Yelp’s new hospital reviews and ProPublica’s Surgeon Scorecard. And we talk about why science and science facts fail to persuade people to bel...From the vibrant Boulware Learning Community, Kaci McCleary, Aline Sandouk, Dylan Todd, and Lisa Wehr discuss Yelp's new hospital reviews and ProPublica's Surgeon Scorecard. And we talk about why science and science facts fail to persuade people to believe the truth. Are emotional appeals better used than facts to teach people about medical truths? Is scientific fact as irrelevant now for most people as it was in the early part of the 20th century?The Short Coat Podcast48:52Episode 094: How will you deal with a preceptor’s bad behavior?http://theshortcoat.com/episode-094-how-will-you-deal-with-a-preceptors-bad-behavior/
Thu, 27 Aug 2015 09:00:16 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=953http://theshortcoat.com/episode-094-how-will-you-deal-with-a-preceptors-bad-behavior/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-094-how-will-you-deal-with-a-preceptors-bad-behavior/feed/0The Annals of Internal Medicine published an editorial from a medical educator admitting and highlighting the fact that there are objectionable people in medicine, and showing how the hierarchical nature of medicine leads otherwise well-meaning students to play along with racism, sexism, and harassment. One can argue that no-one should ever play along, but … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-094-how-will-you-deal-with-a-preceptors-bad-behavior/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 094: How will you deal with a preceptor’s bad behavior?</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>The Annals of Internal Medicine published an editorial from a medical educator admitting and highlighting the fact that there are objectionable people in medicine, and showing how the hierarchical nature of medicine leads otherwise well-meaning student...The Annals of Internal Medicine published an editorial from a medical educator admitting and highlighting the fact that there are objectionable people in medicine, and showing how the hierarchical nature of medicine leads otherwise well-meaning students to play along with racism, sexism, and harassment. One can argue that no-one should ever play along, but in order to not be taken off guard by those who have control over your life, you must have a plan for bad behavior. Corbin Weaver and newbies Tony Rosenberg, Nicole Westergaard, and Emily White toss around some ideas. Also, Dave and Nicole plan a CCOM motorcycle gang, despite the occasional judgy medical students (and Nicole's EMT background). Researchers grow a small brain from stem cells that includes 99% of the cell-types present in the human brain. Female viagra is approved by the FDA, after having twice been rejected. A blood test for suicidal thoughts might be BS, but we talk about it anyway.The Short Coat Podcast43:08Episode 092: Fried Lard on a Stick in a Cuphttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-092-fried-lard-on-a-stick-in-a-cup/
Thu, 20 Aug 2015 10:00:31 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=941http://theshortcoat.com/episode-092-fried-lard-on-a-stick-in-a-cup/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-092-fried-lard-on-a-stick-in-a-cup/feed/0Kaci McCleary, Cory Christensen and Tae Kim are excited to experience Iowa State Fair food, which is arguably responsible for a large percentage of Iowa’s dead people. Enjoy your nacho balls and other crunchy spheres, bacon and brisket explosions, and fried food-that-used-to-be-good-for-you-until-they-fried-it on a stick. We also talk about The Atlantic’s article about what babies … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-092-fried-lard-on-a-stick-in-a-cup/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 092: Fried Lard on a Stick in a Cup</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Kaci McCleary, Cory Christensen and Tae Kim are excited to experience Iowa State Fair food, which is arguably responsible for a large percentage of Iowa’s dead people. Enjoy your nacho balls and other crunchy spheres, bacon and brisket explosions,Kaci McCleary, Cory Christensen and Tae Kim are excited to experience Iowa State Fair food, which is arguably responsible for a large percentage of the people needing bypass surgery in Iowa every year. Enjoy your nacho balls, bacon and brisket explosion, and fried food-that-used-to-be-good-for-you-until-they-fried-it on a stick. We also talk about The Atlantic's article about what babies undergrads are about touchy subjects, which just annoys Kaci, who thinks this is a media-manufactured trend. Also, researchers grow monkey arms in the lab . And Google Life Sciences is working on a bandage-sized disposable device that will replace the familiar but reviled finger stick that diabetics use to monitor blood glucose.The Short Coat Podcast41:11Episode 091: Do Doctors Unintentionally Limit Their Patients?http://theshortcoat.com/episode-091-do-doctors-unintentionally-limit-their-patients/
Thu, 13 Aug 2015 16:30:24 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=933http://theshortcoat.com/episode-091-do-doctors-unintentionally-limit-their-patients/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-091-do-doctors-unintentionally-limit-their-patients/feed/0Listener Brett leaves us a voicemail in the hopes he’ll receive a Starbucks gift card, and he wins, so we play his message (apparently recorded from the scene of a horrific car accident). Brett, don’t forget to send us an address to which we can send your reward, and we hope your injuries heal up … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-091-do-doctors-unintentionally-limit-their-patients/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 091: Do Doctors Unintentionally Limit Their Patients?</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Listener Brett leaves us a voicemail in the hopes he’ll receive a Starbucks gift card, and he wins, so we play his message (apparently recorded from the scene of a horrific car accident). Brett, don’t forget to send us an address to which we can send y...Listener Brett leaves us a voicemail in the hopes he'll receive a Starbucks gift card, and he wins, so we play his message (apparently recorded from the scene of a horrific car accident). Brett, don't forget to send us an address to which we can send your reward, and we hope your injuries heal up nicely. Then Eric Wilson, Lisa Wehr, and Cory Christensen discuss: when doctors try to manage their patients' expectations of what they can accomplish after an illness or injury, are they limiting their patients? Should they encourage them to reach for a great result rather than just a reasonable one?The Short Coat Podcast40:46Recess Rehash: Episode 082: Nick’s Post Apocalyptic Haremhttp://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-episode-082-nicks-post-apocalyptic-harem/
Thu, 06 Aug 2015 18:59:31 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=929http://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-episode-082-nicks-post-apocalyptic-harem/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-episode-082-nicks-post-apocalyptic-harem/feed/0 [Today’s episode is a rerun, brought to you by Dave’s vacation. Enjoy!] This time, Mark Toral, John Pienta, Kaci McCleary and Nick Sparr discuss Medical Student Performance Evaluations and Dave’s problem: if you’re looking for it to be a recommendation, that’s not going to happen; but the good news is … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-episode-082-nicks-post-apocalyptic-harem/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Recess Rehash: Episode 082: Nick’s Post Apocalyptic Harem</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a> [Today’s episode is a rerun, brought to you by Dave’s vacation. Enjoy!] This time, Mark Toral, John Pienta, Kaci McCleary and Nick Sparr discuss Medical Student Performance Evaluations and Dave’s problem: if you’re looking for it to be a rec...This time, Mark Toral, John Pienta, Kaci McCleary and Nick Sparr discuss Medical Student Performance Evaluations and Dave's problem: if you're looking for it to be a recommendation, that's not going to happen; but the good news is that when you start your clinical rotations, you are already starting to write your own MSPE through the comments you get, so we discuss how to get good comments and how to learn from the formative ones. We debate Mt. Sinai's Icahn School of Medicine ongoing program that guarantees admission to college sophomores who have good grades and are humanities majors, no MCAT required. And Nick describes one of his medschool interviews in which he laid out his plans for an end-of-the-world harem.The Short Coat Podcast46:23Episode 090: Are you being realistic about the medicine lifestyle?http://theshortcoat.com/episode-090-are-you-being-realistic-about-the-medicine-lifestyle/
Thu, 30 Jul 2015 16:45:23 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=910http://theshortcoat.com/episode-090-are-you-being-realistic-about-the-medicine-lifestyle/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-090-are-you-being-realistic-about-the-medicine-lifestyle/feed/0A discussion on StudentDoctor.net made Dave wonder if Kaci McCleary, Alison Pletch and John Pienta are truly prepared for life as a doctor. Are their significant others prepared? What are the right expectations in terms of money, time, love, raising children, and all the folderol that comes along with living the dream. [NOTE: Apologies for … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-090-are-you-being-realistic-about-the-medicine-lifestyle/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 090: Are you being realistic about the medicine lifestyle?</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>A discussion on StudentDoctor.net made Dave wonder if Kaci McCleary, Alison Pletch and John Pienta are truly prepared for life as a doctor. Are their significant others prepared? What are the right expectations in terms of money, time, love,A discussion on StudentDoctor.net made Dave wonder if Kaci McCleary, Alison Pletch and John Pienta are truly prepared for life as a doctor. Are their significant others prepared? What are the correct expectations in terms of money, time, love, raising children, and all the folderol that comes along with living the dream.The Short Coat Podcast52:01Episode 089: Things No One Tells You About Med Schoolhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-089-things-no-one-tells-you-about-med-school/
Thu, 23 Jul 2015 16:30:32 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=892http://theshortcoat.com/episode-089-things-no-one-tells-you-about-med-school/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-089-things-no-one-tells-you-about-med-school/feed/0The commitment required for medical school is well known. But what do you find out about this commitment out only after you’ve begun? Should you stop untying your shoes to save time? Will your ethics be challenged during medical school? Is it best to invest in a crockpot? Will you doubt your choice to come … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-089-things-no-one-tells-you-about-med-school/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 089: Things No One Tells You About Med School</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>The commitment required for medical school is well known. But what do you find out about this commitment out only after you’ve begun? Should you stop untying your shoes to save time? Will your ethics be challenged during medical school?The commitment required for medical school is well known. But how does that actually affect your life? What are the things that you find out only after you've begun? Will you stop untying your shoes to save time? Will your ethics be challenged during medical school? Will you need to invest in a crockpot? Will you doubt your choice to come to medical school? Yep. Find out how Lisa Wehr, Kaci McCleary, and Nick Sparr have dealt with these inevitable questions on this week's show.The Short Coat Podcast48:58Episode 088: How to Get Into Medical Schoolhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-088-how-to-get-into-medical-school/
Thu, 16 Jul 2015 16:30:59 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=872http://theshortcoat.com/episode-088-how-to-get-into-medical-school/#commentshttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-088-how-to-get-into-medical-school/feed/3You’ve got the grades under control, right? You’ve got your extracurriculars all planned, right? You’re shadowing, researching, studying, panicking! Is it all going to be okay? Will I get into medical school?! WILL I?! Yes, you will. You know why? Because we’re going to reveal the secrets of the admissions process. The process of getting … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-088-how-to-get-into-medical-school/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 088: How to Get Into Medical School</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>You’ve got the grades under control, right? You’ve got your extracurriculars all planned, right? You’re shadowing, researching, studying, panicking! Is it all going to be okay? Will I get into medical school?! WILL I?! Yes, you will. You know why?You've got the grades under control, right? You've got your extracurriculars all planned, right? You're shadowing, researching, studying, panicking! Is it all going to be okay? Will I get into medical school?! WILL I?! Yes, you will. You know why? Because we're going to reveal the secrets of the admissions process. The process of getting in can be mysterious, and we'll shed some light on it. Aline Sandouk and Kaci McCleary grill our Assistant Director of Admissions Amy A'Hearn, and also a shadowy figure known only as Dr. B, a long-time member of our admissions committee at Iowa. Together we'll answer the question the pre-meds scream into the forums, "What do you people want from me?"The Short Coat Podcast50:12Episode 087: The Case of the Foolish Anesthesiologisthttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-087-the-case-of-the-foolish-anesthesiologist/
Thu, 09 Jul 2015 22:20:03 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=865http://theshortcoat.com/episode-087-the-case-of-the-foolish-anesthesiologist/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-087-the-case-of-the-foolish-anesthesiologist/feed/0Lisa Wehr, Kaci McCleary, Aline Sandouk, and John Pienta discuss the anesthesiologist whose patient accidentally caught her on tape insulting, defaming, and generally being a jerk about him. Obviously, this crosses a line, but there is a lot of gallows humor in medicine. Are doctors at risk for having their ‘private conversations’ recorded and being … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-087-the-case-of-the-foolish-anesthesiologist/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 087: The Case of the Foolish Anesthesiologist</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Lisa Wehr, Kaci McCleary, Aline Sandouk, and John Pienta discuss the anesthesiologist whose patient accidentally caught her on tape insulting, defaming, and generally being a jerk about him. Obviously, this crosses a line,Lisa Wehr, Kaci McCleary, Aline Sandouk, and John Pienta discuss the anesthesiologist whose patient accidentally caught her on tape insulting, defaming, and generally being a jerk about him. Obviously, this crosses a line, but there is a lot of gallows humor in medicine. Are doctors at risk for having their 'private conversations' recorded and being used against them, even in the operating room? And John, reacting to a scenario in an ethics small group session, suggests that it might be a valid thing to ignore legality in favor of doing the right thing, and his classmates were not happy.The Short Coat Podcast45:57Episode 086: Magical Mystery Medicinehttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-086-magical-mystery-medicine/
Thu, 02 Jul 2015 16:30:44 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=851http://theshortcoat.com/episode-086-magical-mystery-medicine/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-086-magical-mystery-medicine/feed/0Dylan Todd joins the team, along with Aline Sandouk, Marc Toral, and Cory Christensen to talk about magic. Specifically, whether there is a role for it in medicine. How far should we go in accepting the unknown as valid in treating sick people and in medical research? Complementary medicine, the placebo effects, cochlear implants, many … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-086-magical-mystery-medicine/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 086: Magical Mystery Medicine</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Dylan Todd joins the team, along with Aline Sandouk, Marc Toral, and Cory Christensen to talk about magic. Specifically, whether there is a role for it in medicine. How far should we go in accepting the unknown as valid in treating sick people and in m...Dylan Todd joins the team, along with Aline Sandouk, Marc Toral, and Cory Christensen to talk about magic. Specifically, whether there is a role for it in medicine. How far should we go in accepting the unknown as valid in treating sick people and in medical research? Complementary medicine, the placebo effects, cochlear implants (for some), many drugs...all (maybe) work but we don't always know why or how. Also, we discuss how data from fitness wearables have been used in court recently as evidence. Meanwhile, Facebook thinks Marc is into endurance tickling contests, and Aline and her partner seem to be down with that.The Short Coat Podcast37:22SLoCCOMP 002: Denise Martinezhttp://theshortcoat.com/sloccomp-002-denise-martinez/
Tue, 30 Jun 2015 16:30:10 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=842http://theshortcoat.com/sloccomp-002-denise-martinez/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/sloccomp-002-denise-martinez/feed/0They stand up every day in the front of the room, going on about the nitty-gritty details of this or that, while your desperate fear of missing something that will be on the test is coming off you like an odor. But who are these lecturers and professors, really? We’ll find out in this series, Secret … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/sloccomp-002-denise-martinez/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">SLoCCOMP 002: Denise Martinez</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>They stand up every day in the front of the room, going on about the nitty-gritty details of this or that, while your desperate fear of missing something that will be on the test is coming off you like an odor.Denise Martinez, MD, is the Assistant Dean for Cultural Affairs and Diversity Initiatives, and as such it may be fitting that she and her husband are foodies with a special interest in ethnic foods. She and her husband (Mark G on Yelp) have traveled all over Iowa (and the world) becoming Yelp superstars. She talks with Melissa Palma about food, ethnic food, traveling for food, reviewing food on Yelp, and food. <br />The Short Coat Podcast28:22Episode 085: 1970s Personalized Care?http://theshortcoat.com/episode-085-1970s-personalized-care/
Thu, 25 Jun 2015 16:30:29 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=831http://theshortcoat.com/episode-085-1970s-personalized-care/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-085-1970s-personalized-care/feed/0Senuri Jayatilleka and Eric Wilson have clawed their way to the surface of the M3-year waters to take a breath, and are ready to update Lisa Wehr on what they’re doing (and have been told they should do) to prepare for their fourth year (‘the promised land’) and matching. Time off, here they come! They … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-085-1970s-personalized-care/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 085: 1970s Personalized Care?</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Senuri Jayatilleka and Eric Wilson have clawed their way to the surface of the M3-year waters to take a breath, and are ready to update Lisa Wehr on what they’re doing (and have been told they should do) to prepare for their fourth year (‘the promised ...Senuri Jayatilleka and Eric Wilson have clawed their way to the surface of the M3-year waters to take a breath, and are ready to update Lisa Wehr on what they're doing (and have been told they should do) to prepare for their fourth year ('the promised land') and matching. Time off, here they come! They share what they've learned about presenting patients, and the role the white coat plays in their education (hint: never let them see you sweat). Also, Northwestern's bioethics journal published a recent issue entitled "Bad Girls," which included an essay about a Syracuse professor's experience there in the late 70s (at the age of 18) when he became paralyzed. See, he alleged that there were nurses who...erm...contributed to the male patients' rehab in a very...uh...specific way. We speculate on the power issues that were at play 37 years ago, what the author (now in his 50s) intended for us to get out of his experience and his essay, and where he went wrong.The Short Coat Podcast42:04Episode 084: Of Advanced Maternal Agehttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-084-of-advanced-maternal-age/
Thu, 18 Jun 2015 16:30:25 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=818http://theshortcoat.com/episode-084-of-advanced-maternal-age/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-084-of-advanced-maternal-age/feed/0This time, Kaci McCleary, Lisa Wehr, and Cory Christensen are joined by CCOM alumna Yolanda Villalvazo to talk about what it’s like to have your doctor call you ‘old’ at 39. Two terms are used for moms over 35: ‘geriatric OB patient,’ and ‘advanced maternal age.’ How does that affect moms? How does it affect … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-084-of-advanced-maternal-age/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 084: Of Advanced Maternal Age</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>This time, Kaci McCleary, Lisa Wehr, and Cory Christensen are joined by CCOM alumna Yolanda Villalvazo to talk about what it’s like to have your doctor call you ‘old’ at 39. Two terms are used for moms over 35: ‘geriatric OB patient,This time, Kaci McCleary, Lisa Wehr, and Cory Christensen are joined by CCOM alumna Yolanda Villalvazo to talk about what it's like to have your doctor call you 'old' at 39. Two terms are used for moms over 35: 'geriatric OB patient,' and 'advanced maternal age.' How does that affect moms? How does it affect moms who are physicians, and what are the tensions then between doctor-mom and doctor? What decisions can and should be made to avoid over-medicalizing pregnancy and birth? And, as a Latina, how have Yolanda's cultural ideas on pregnancy factored in to her thoughts on maternity?The Short Coat Podcast49:29Episode 083: Dissent In Medschoolhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-083-dissent-in-medschool/
Thu, 11 Jun 2015 17:03:17 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=803http://theshortcoat.com/episode-083-dissent-in-medschool/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-083-dissent-in-medschool/feed/0We’ve been bandying about the topic of professionalism recently, and perhaps we’re not the only ones. Kaci McCleary, Alison Pletch, and Eugene Velednitsky caught an episode of the Inside Stories podcast which featured a medical student who is in trouble with his med school’s administration for what he might characterize as his outspoken nature (but which his … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-083-dissent-in-medschool/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 083: Dissent In Medschool</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>We’ve been bandying about the topic of professionalism recently, and perhaps we’re not the only ones. Kaci McCleary, Alison Pletch, and Eugene Velednitsky caught an episode of the Inside Stories podcast which featured a medical student who is in troub...We've been bandying about the topic of professionalism recently, and perhaps we're not the only ones. Kaci McCleary, Alison Pletch, and Eugene Velednitsky caught an episode of the Inside Stories podcast which featured a medical student who is in trouble with his med school's administration for what he might characterize as his activism and honesty (but which his administration might characterize as his propensity to express his opinions unprofessionally). Consider listening to Joji's story before you listen to our show (link below), but given our recent focus on the topic, we decided to chime in on Joji's disillusionment.The Short Coat Podcast48:13Episode 082: Nick’s Post Apocalyptic Haremhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-082-nicks-post-apocalyptic-harem/
Thu, 04 Jun 2015 16:30:16 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=793http://theshortcoat.com/episode-082-nicks-post-apocalyptic-harem/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-082-nicks-post-apocalyptic-harem/feed/0This time, Mark Toral, John Pienta, Kaci McCleary and Nick Sparr discuss Medical Student Performance Evaluations and Dave’s problem: if you’re looking for it to be a recommendation, that’s not going to happen; but the good news is that when you start your clinical rotations, you are already starting to write your own MSPE through … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-082-nicks-post-apocalyptic-harem/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 082: Nick’s Post Apocalyptic Harem</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>This time, Mark Toral, John Pienta, Kaci McCleary and Nick Sparr discuss Medical Student Performance Evaluations and Dave’s problem: if you’re looking for it to be a recommendation, that’s not going to happen; but the good news is that when you start y...This time, Mark Toral, John Pienta, Kaci McCleary and Nick Sparr discuss Medical Student Performance Evaluations and Dave's problem: if you're looking for it to be a recommendation, that's not going to happen; but the good news is that when you start your clinical rotations, you are already starting to write your own MSPE through the comments you get, so we discuss how to get good comments and how to learn from the formative ones. We debate Mt. Sinai's Icahn School of Medicine ongoing program that guarantees admission to college sophomores who have good grades and are humanities majors, no MCAT required. And Nick describes one of his medschool interviews in which he laid out his plans for an end-of-the-world harem.The Short Coat Podcast46:23Episode 081: Doctor, Artist, Writer, Teacherhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-081-doctor-artist-writer-teacher/
Thu, 28 May 2015 17:00:48 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=778http://theshortcoat.com/episode-081-doctor-artist-writer-teacher/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-081-doctor-artist-writer-teacher/feed/0Melissa Palma met former transplant surgeon Hani Elkadi in the clinic, and when they got to talking she realized she couldn’t keep him to herself. Kaci McCleary, John Pienta, and Nicholas Sparr join her for a discussion of his youth in the middle east, the choices (or lack thereof) that led him along the winding road of life. Dr. Elkadi discusses the … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-081-doctor-artist-writer-teacher/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 081: Doctor, Artist, Writer, Teacher</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Melissa Palma met former transplant surgeon Hani Elkadi in the clinic, and when they got to talking she realized she couldn’t keep him to herself. Kaci McCleary, John Pienta, and Nicholas Sparr join her for a discussion of his youth in the middle east...Melissa Palma met former transplant surgeon Hani Elkadi in the clinic, and when they got to talking she realized she couldn't keep him to herself. Kaci McCleary, John Pienta, and Nick Sparr join her for a discussion of his youth in the middle east, the choices (or lack thereof) that led him along the winding road of life. Dr. Elkadi discusses the role of technology and how it's changed medicine both for the better and the worse, shares stories from his medical training, the role of volunteering in medical training, and the trap specialists sometimes fall into when trying to treat patients.The Short Coat Podcast37:42Episode 080: Keenan’s Final Ranthttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-080-keenans-final-rant/
Thu, 21 May 2015 16:31:28 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=765http://theshortcoat.com/episode-080-keenans-final-rant/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-080-keenans-final-rant/feed/0We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher This time, Lisa Wehr, Aline Sandouk, Keenan Laraway, and John Pienta have a wide ranging discussion on evaluations and med school’s fascination with data (and how poorly written evaluations lead to poor data); weather social media’s emotional content is a true reflection of reality; and Dave’s desire to have the opportunity … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-080-keenans-final-rant/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 080: Keenan’s Final Rant</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher This time, Lisa Wehr, Aline Sandouk, Keenan Laraway, and John Pienta have a wide ranging discussion on evaluations and med school’s fascination with data (and how poorly written evaluations lead to ...This time, Lisa Wehr, Aline Sandouk, Keenan Laraway, and John Pienta have a wide ranging discussion on evaluations and med school's fascination with data (and how poorly written evaluations lead to poor data); weather social media's emotional content is a true reflection of reality; and Dave's desire to have the opportunity to decide for himself that having a lot of money will not make him happy. And as Keenan's time in medical school draws to a close, and he has nothing to lose, he decides to get something off his chest--are students who are disagreeable really deserve to be tarred with the "unprofessional" brush?The Short Coat Podcast46:14SLoCCOMP 001: Peter Rubensteinhttp://theshortcoat.com/sloccomp-001-peter-rubenstein/
Tue, 19 May 2015 16:30:15 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=754http://theshortcoat.com/sloccomp-001-peter-rubenstein/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/sloccomp-001-peter-rubenstein/feed/0We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher They stand up every day in the front of the room, going on about the nitty-gritty details of this or that, while your desperate fear of missing something that will be on the test is coming off you like an odor. But who are these lecturers and professors, … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/sloccomp-001-peter-rubenstein/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">SLoCCOMP 001: Peter Rubenstein</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher They stand up every day in the front of the room, going on about the nitty-gritty details of this or that, while your desperate fear of missing something that will be on the test is coming off you l...Melissa Palma wanted to find out more about the professors students love (and curse) so dearly, so she started a new series we're calling The Secret Lives of CCOM Professors with a student favorite, Peter Rubenstein, PhD.<br />
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Thu, 14 May 2015 16:30:49 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=738http://theshortcoat.com/episode-079-the-magic-ch-chingdom/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-079-the-magic-ch-chingdom/feed/0We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher Dave returns from his vacation at Disney World in sunny Florida, and recaps for Senuri Jayatilleka, John Pienta, and Cole Cheney his fascination with how Disney takes your money and makes you love it. How does that relate to medicine? Who cares, it’s fun! And Suri is … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-079-the-magic-ch-chingdom/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 079: The Magic Ch-chingdom.</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher Dave returns from his vacation at Disney World in sunny Florida, and recaps for Senuri Jayatilleka, John Pienta, and Cole Cheney his fascination with how Disney takes your money and makes you love i...Dave returns from his vacation at Disney World in sunny Florida, and recaps for Suri Jayatilleka, John Pienta, and Cole Cheney his fascination with how Disney takes your money and makes you love it. How does that relate to medicine? Who cares, it's fun! And Suri Jayatilleka is puzzled by her surgery shelf exam, which seemed to have few questions on actual surgery. The Short Coat Podcast45:23Episode 078: Recorded in the Nudehttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-078-recorded-in-the-nude/
Thu, 07 May 2015 16:30:24 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=731http://theshortcoat.com/episode-078-recorded-in-the-nude/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-078-recorded-in-the-nude/feed/0We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher This time, Dave is on vacation, but John Pienta, Aline Sandouk, Cole Cheney, and Kaci McCleary didn’t let that stop them. Thanks to Intern Cory, they were able to carry on without him (*sniff*). Kaci and Aline review their first year: was it fun? I bet you … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-078-recorded-in-the-nude/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 078: Recorded in the Nude</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher This time, Dave is on vacation, but John Pienta, Aline Sandouk, Cole Cheney, and Kaci McCleary didn’t let that stop them. Thanks to Intern Cory, they were able to carry on without him (*sniff*).This time, Dave is on vacation, but John Pienta, Aline Sandouk, Cole Cheney, and Kaci McCleary didn't let that stop them. Thanks to Intern Cory, they were able to carry on without him (*sniff*). Kaci and Aline review their first year: was it fun? I bet you know the answer to that one. How did it change them? What did they discover during the experience? How did they cope? What choices did they make, and how did that affect their well-being? And John and Cole clue them on what they'll face next year.The Short Coat Podcast41:52Episode 077: Miles of Smileshttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-077-miles-of-smiles/
Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:43:04 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=673http://theshortcoat.com/episode-077-miles-of-smiles/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-077-miles-of-smiles/feed/0We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher Fourth-year students David Janssen and Lindsey Knake recently arrived home to Iowa from Guatemala, where, along with anesthesiologist David Swanson, they participated in the Miles of Smiles Team (MOST) cleft palate repair medical mission. Team leader and former UI otolaryngologist Dr. John Canady joined us to discuss what it’s … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-077-miles-of-smiles/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 077: Miles of Smiles</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher Fourth-year students David Janssen and Lindsey Knake recently arrived home to Iowa from Guatemala, where, along with anesthesiologist David Swanson, they participated in the Miles of Smiles Team (MO...Fourth-year students David Janssen and Lindsay Knake recently arrived home to Iowa from Guatemala, where, along with anesthesiologist David Swanson, they participated in the Miles of Smiles Team (MOST) cleft palate repair medical mission. Team leader and former UI otolaryngologist Dr. John Canady joined us to discuss what it's like to do a 'short term' medical mission each year for more than 10 years in a country where the needs are great and the resources aren't. How are medical missions different for medical students from, say, a clerkship? What's Guatemala like to live in, both as a citizen and as a visitor? Who can medical missionaries help, and how do they decide? What are the ethical considerations that are navigated in short-term medical missions? Are medical missionaries welcomed with open arms? Why is going on such a mission a better idea than waiting around to hear your match results? Find out on this week's show!<br />The Short Coat Podcast32:44Episode 076: The Examined Life Conferencehttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-076-the-examined-life-conference-2/
Thu, 23 Apr 2015 16:30:21 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=721http://theshortcoat.com/episode-076-the-examined-life-conference-2/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-076-the-examined-life-conference-2/feed/0We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher Our show this time was record in front of a remarkably appreciative audience at The Examined Life Conference, and it was a lot of fun. We talked with several presenters from the conference, including Gabriel Ledger an emergency physician who became a filmmaker when he decided he wanted to … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-076-the-examined-life-conference-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 076: The Examined Life Conference</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher Our show this time was record in front of a remarkably appreciative audience at The Examined Life Conference, and it was a lot of fun. We talked with several presenters from the conference,Our show this time was record in front of a remarkably appreciative audience at The Examined Life Conference, and it was a lot of fun. We talked with several presenters from the conference, including Gabriel Ledger an emergency physician who became a filmmaker when he decided he wanted to find out more about the patients he'd encountered in the ER. We spoke with Emily White, an Iowa undergrad who has been doing research on Dignity Therapy and who no doubt has a bright future in medicine. Toni Becker is a speech language pathology grad student whose portraiture and interviews of people with disabilities remind us of their significance. Susan Ball is associate director of the New York Presbyterian's AIDS care center, and shared with us her experiences as a physician at the start of the AIDS epidemic.The Short Coat Podcast40:11Episode 075: How do you solve a problem like the Food Babe?http://theshortcoat.com/episode-075-no-youre-a-toxin/
Thu, 16 Apr 2015 16:30:19 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=710http://theshortcoat.com/episode-075-no-youre-a-toxin/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-075-no-youre-a-toxin/feed/0We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher The blogosphere is full of science misinformation, and lately Food Babe has been getting an earful for her contributions to that steaming pile of nonsense. If you don’t know her, you should because she’s on a mission to teach people how to eat ‘like the Food Babe’ … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-075-no-youre-a-toxin/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 075: How do you solve a problem like the Food Babe?</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher The blogosphere is full of science misinformation, and lately Food Babe has been getting an earful for her contributions to that steaming pile of nonsense. If you don’t know her,The blogosphere is full of science misinformation, and lately Food Babe has been getting an earful for her contributions to that steaming pile of nonsense. If you don't know her, you should because she's on a mission to teach people how to eat 'like the Food Babe' because she knows what she's doing--and those people she's teaching are your patients. Is her heart in the right place--she just wants people to know what they're eating--despite her lack of scientific knowledge, and does that make it okay?The Short Coat Podcast39:08Episode 074: The Dean Speakshttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-074-the-dean-speaks/
Thu, 09 Apr 2015 17:00:41 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=697http://theshortcoat.com/episode-074-the-dean-speaks/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-074-the-dean-speaks/feed/0We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher It’s a long road, and a lot of deliberate work to get to the top spot in academic medicine; and there’s not that many top spots available. Fortune 500 CEOs are a dime a dozen, but there are only a relative handful of dean positions out there. … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-074-the-dean-speaks/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 074: The Dean Speaks</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher It’s a long road, and a lot of deliberate work to get to the top spot in academic medicine; and there’s not that many top spots available. Fortune 500 CEOs are a dime a dozen,What would you do if you were the Dean of a medical school? Heck, how would you even get to be a dean, anyway? What are the priorities of the person in charge of it all? It's a long road, and a lot of hard, deliberate work to get to the top spot; and there's not that many top spots available. Fortune 500 CEOs are a dime a dozen, but there are only a relative handful of dean positions out there. For this episode, Cole Cheney interviewed our own Dean Deb Schwinn to find out the answers to those questions and more, and Zhi Xiong, Greg Woods, and Corey Christensen pitched in with their reactions.The Short Coat Podcast43:26Episode 073: Chew Bloodhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-073-chew-blood/
Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:30:43 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=661http://theshortcoat.com/episode-073-chew-blood/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-073-chew-blood/feed/0We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher Hey, sports fans! This week, Aline Sandouk, Kaci Mcleary, John Pienta, and Cory Christensen talk about sports injuries, particularly football. Lately John Urschel of the Baltimore Ravens and Chris Borland of the 49ers have brought this issue back into the spotlight, as Boreland quits the game and … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-073-chew-blood/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 073: Chew Blood</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher Hey, sports fans! This week, Aline Sandouk, Kaci Mcleary, John Pienta, and Cory Christensen talk about sports injuries, particularly football. Lately John Urschel of the Baltimore Ravens and Chris B...Hey, sports fans! This week, Aline Sandouk, Kaci Mcleary, John Pienta, and Corey Christensen talk about sports injuries, particularly football. Lately John Urschel of the Baltimore Ravens and Chris Boreland of the 49ers have brought this issue back into the spotlight, as Boreland quits the game and Urschel continues despite risking the intellectual capabilities that have enabled him to be a published mathematician.The Short Coat Podcast46:13Episode 072: Match Day 2015!http://theshortcoat.com/episode-072-match-day-2015/
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:30:54 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=643http://theshortcoat.com/episode-072-match-day-2015/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-072-match-day-2015/feed/0We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher The excitement was palpable as we waited for the clock to strike 11 a.m. CST. Or maybe it was fear, hope, dread…whatever it was, we were waiting for the results of Match Day 2015, when med students throughout the country found out where they’d be going as … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-072-match-day-2015/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 072: Match Day 2015!</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher The excitement was palpable as we waited for the clock to strike 11 a.m. CST. Or maybe it was fear, hope, dread…whatever it was, we were waiting for the results of Match Day 2015,The excitement was palpable as we waited for the clock to strike 11 a.m. CST. Or maybe it was fear, hope, dread...whatever it was, we were waiting for the results of Match Day 2015, when med students throughout the country found out where they'd be going as newly minted residents to finish their training for the next few years. After the drama had played out, and the happy (and one or two not-so-happy) faces had left the building to start celebrating, Damien Ihrig--he's the registrar here at the College of Medicine--sat down with Nathan Miller, Melissa Palma, and Jordan Harbaugh-Williams to talk about Match Day and everything that lead up to it.The Short Coat Podcast37:22Episode 071: The Shortcoat Potcasthttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-071-the-shortcoat-potcast/
Thu, 19 Mar 2015 16:30:38 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=633http://theshortcoat.com/episode-071-the-shortcoat-potcast/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-071-the-shortcoat-potcast/feed/0We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher Okay, now that I got my pot joke out of the way, we can focus on the episode, the topic of which this week is medical and recreational cannabis. Nathan Miller, Kaci McCleary, Corbin Weaver, and Eric Wilson explore the attention marijuana is getting lately from the medical and … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-071-the-shortcoat-potcast/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 071: The Shortcoat Potcast</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher Okay, now that I got my pot joke out of the way, we can focus on the episode, the topic of which this week is medical and recreational cannabis. Nathan Miller, Kaci McCleary, Corbin Weaver,Nathan Miller, Kaci McCleary, Corbin Weaver, and Eric Wilson explore the attention marijuana is getting lately from the medical and legislative/legal communities. On the medical front, what are the uses of pot? Do we actually know anything useful about the uses of pot? What are the ramifications of the legalization of recreational marijuana? Have med schools caught up with these new views on pot? Are there other countries that have successfully legalized MJ without collapsing into anarchy or suffering from the effects of potheads' endlessly innovative bong-making drives?The Short Coat Podcast49:55Episode 070: Technology to Make Med School Easierhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-070-technology-to-make-med-school-easier/
Thu, 12 Mar 2015 16:30:16 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=619http://theshortcoat.com/episode-070-technology-to-make-med-school-easier/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-070-technology-to-make-med-school-easier/feed/0We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher Medical School is hard work. Between the information to memorize and the concepts to understand, along with the time you’ll spend on it all, it seems ripe for technological intervention. Can an app really help you memorize anatomy? Can a website really help you make medical decisions? Can … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-070-technology-to-make-med-school-easier/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 070: Technology to Make Med School Easier</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher Medical School is hard work. Between the information to memorize and the concepts to understand, along with the time you’ll spend on it all, it seems ripe for technological intervention.Medical School is damn hard. Between the vast amounts of information to memorize and the vast amounts of concepts to understand, along with the vast amounts of time you'll spend on it all, it seems ripe for technological intervention. Can an app really help you memorize anatomy? Can a website really help you make medical decisions? Can a table really help you get organized? We recently surveyed students here at the UI Carver College of Medicine and on Reddit, asking them for recommendations and tips on using tech during medical school. Cole Cheney, Aline Sandouk, John Pienta, Lisa Wehr, and Greg Woods wade through the results.The Short Coat Podcast49:52Episode 069: Stoking and Strokinghttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-069-stoking-and-stroking/
Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:30:28 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=602http://theshortcoat.com/episode-069-stoking-and-stroking/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-069-stoking-and-stroking/feed/0We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher Aline Sandouk shares her secret to stoking the fires of studying, in which bombastic music plays a part, which is great so long as it doesn’t cross the line into wanting to go to war or whatever. John Pienta adds a little class by mentioning philosophers whose … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-069-stoking-and-stroking/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 069: Stoking and Stroking</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher Aline Sandouk shares her secret to stoking the fires of studying, in which bombastic music plays a part, which is great so long as it doesn’t cross the line into wanting to go to war or whatever.Aline Sandouk shares her secret to stoking the fires of studying, in which bombastic music plays a part, which is great so long as it doesn't cross the line into wanting to go to war or whatever. John Pienta adds a little class by mentioning philosophers whose names Dave can't remember but which were nonetheless on fleek. Terrence Wong thinks happiness is overrated, and the rest of the team--Nathan Miller, and Kaci McCleary--seems to be more or less on board with that, perhaps saying something about how everyone's week went.The Short Coat Podcast13:10Episode 068: Welcome to Cheese Islandhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-068-welcome-to-cheese-island/
Thu, 26 Feb 2015 17:30:30 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=581http://theshortcoat.com/episode-068-welcome-to-cheese-island/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-068-welcome-to-cheese-island/feed/0We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher John Pienta, Aline Sandouk, and Kaci McCleary (Ethan Forsgren joined in later) debate the merits of Iowa’s recently defeated measure that would have allowed PhD psychologists to prescribe psych meds. Would they be able to deal with co-morbidities? Would an education course be enough to cope with … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-068-welcome-to-cheese-island/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 068: Welcome to Cheese Island</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher John Pienta, Aline Sandouk, and Kaci McCleary (Ethan Forsgren joined in later) debate the merits of Iowa’s recently defeated measure that would have allowed PhD psychologists to prescribe psych meds...John Pienta, Aline Sandouk, and Kaci McCleary (Ethan Forsgren joined in later) debate the merits of Iowa's recently defeated measure that would have allowed PhD psychologists to prescribe psych meds. Would they be able to deal with co-morbidities? Would an education course be enough to cope with the complexities of psychiatric medications? Do psych meds function at a level so fundamental to the operation of the human brain that allowing people without a certain basic level of psychiatric education would be too dangerous, or are prescribing algorithms enough?<br />The Short Coat Podcast43:08Episode 067: Second Shot–Enabling Outdoor Pursuitshttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-067-second-shot-enabling-outdoor-pursuits/
Thu, 19 Feb 2015 17:30:24 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=540http://theshortcoat.com/episode-067-second-shot-enabling-outdoor-pursuits/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-067-second-shot-enabling-outdoor-pursuits/feed/0We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher This time on The Short Coat, CCOM physical therapy student Reid Wilson stops by to tell Aline Sandouk, Cole Cheney, and Greg Woods about Second Shot. Reid is an outdoorsman and hunter. When his dog Zeus was laid up with a broken leg but clearly hankering to … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-067-second-shot-enabling-outdoor-pursuits/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 067: Second Shot–Enabling Outdoor Pursuits</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>We need validation. Leave a review: iTunes | Stitcher This time on The Short Coat, CCOM physical therapy student Reid Wilson stops by to tell Aline Sandouk, Cole Cheney, and Greg Woods about Second Shot. Reid is an outdoorsman and hunter.This time on The Short Coat, CCOM physical therapy student Reid Wilson stops by to tell Aline Sandouk, Cole Cheney, and Greg Woods about Second Shot. Reid is an outdoorsman and hunter. When his dog Zeus was laid up with a broken leg but clearly hankering to go out and do his thing in the woods, it occurred to Reid that Zeus likely wasn't the only one. There were plenty of people like Zeus who, despite their physical disabilities, could benefit from time in the outdoors. And so, Second Shot was born to create opportunities for people to get out there and experience the outdoors once again.The Short Coat Podcast46:21Episode 066: Uncomfortable Truths along the Borderhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-066-uncomfortable-truths-along-the-border/
Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:23:08 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=523http://theshortcoat.com/episode-066-uncomfortable-truths-along-the-border/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-066-uncomfortable-truths-along-the-border/feed/0In the fall of 2014, fourth-year students Melissa Palma and Hana Khidir left Iowa City for Texas’ Rio Grande Valley for an international health elective pediatrics rotation. Their experiences there, along the porous border between the US and Mexico, brought home to them some truths that aren’t well-known to most Americans. For instance, the ‘popular’ version … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-066-uncomfortable-truths-along-the-border/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 066: Uncomfortable Truths along the Border</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>In the fall of 2014, fourth-year students Melissa Palma and Hana Khidir left Iowa City for Texas’ Rio Grande Valley for an international health elective pediatrics rotation. Their experiences there, along the porous border between the US and Mexico,In the fall of 2014, fourth-year students Melissa Palma and Hana Khidir left Iowa City for Texas' Rio Grande Valley for an international health elective pediatrics rotation. Their experiences there, along the porous border between the US and Mexico, brought home to them some truths that aren't well-known to most Americans. Their stories--of overwhelmed systems, children in limbo, and desperation--are worth adding to the popular understanding of the undocumented alienThe Short Coat Podcast41:42Episode 065: Author Sam Kean and the Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeonshttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-065-author-sam-kean-and-the-tale-of-the-dueling-neurosurgeons/
Tue, 10 Feb 2015 18:13:13 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=503http://theshortcoat.com/episode-065-author-sam-kean-and-the-tale-of-the-dueling-neurosurgeons/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-065-author-sam-kean-and-the-tale-of-the-dueling-neurosurgeons/feed/0Lisa Wehr, John Pienta, and Kaci McCleary, along with producer Jason Lewis, get to interview New York Times Bestselling author Sam Kean. Mr. Kean has written several meticulously researched books that tell the stories of science and scientific advances. His most recent book, The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons: The History of the Human Brain as … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-065-author-sam-kean-and-the-tale-of-the-dueling-neurosurgeons/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 065: Author Sam Kean and the Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Lisa Wehr, John Pienta, and Kaci McCleary, along with producer Jason Lewis, get to interview New York Times Bestselling author Sam Kean. Mr. Kean has written several meticulously researched books that tell the stories of science and scientific advances...Lisa Wehr, John Pienta, and Kaci McCleary, along with producer Jason Lewis, get to interview New York Times Bestselling author Sam Kean. Mr. Kean has written several meticulously researched books that tell the stories of science and scientific advances. His most recent book, The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons: The History of the Human Brain as Revealed by True Stories of Trauma, Madness, and Recovery.The Short Coat Podcast38:40Episode 064: 21 Mumps Streethttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-064-21-mumps-street/
Thu, 05 Feb 2015 17:30:57 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=488http://theshortcoat.com/episode-064-21-mumps-street/#commentshttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-064-21-mumps-street/feed/1Cole Cheney, Matt Maves, Aline Sandouk and Dave talk about Cole’s revolutionary new idea to help antivaccers understand the consequences of their decision: create pop culture around everyday diseases! Yay! Write books, create movies, and television shows that deal with the issue! I’d watch a movie about measles in Disneyland, wouldn’t you? Also, Iowa State … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-064-21-mumps-street/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 064: 21 Mumps Street</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Cole Cheney, Matt Maves, Aline Sandouk and Dave talk about Cole’s revolutionary new idea to help antivaccers understand the consequences of their decision: create pop culture around everyday diseases! Yay! Write books, create movies,Cole Cheney, Matt Maves, Aline Sandouk and Dave talk about Cole's revolutionary new idea to help antivaccers understand the consequences of their decision: create pop culture around everyday diseases! Yay! Write books, create movies, and television shows that deal with the issue! I'd watch a movie about measles in Disneyland, wouldn't you?The Short Coat Podcast52:27Episode 063: Imposter Syndrome–are we good enough?http://theshortcoat.com/episode-063-imposter-syndrome-are-we-good-enough/
Thu, 29 Jan 2015 17:30:00 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=478http://theshortcoat.com/episode-063-imposter-syndrome-are-we-good-enough/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-063-imposter-syndrome-are-we-good-enough/feed/0This week we welcome new Short Coat podcaster Caroline Sanderson who, along with Aline Sandouk, Greg Woods, and Kaci McCleary are ready represent the modern medical student. Including the feeling that all medical students get from time when they’re faced with medical school, which is that they are just not good enough. Imposter syndrome, the … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-063-imposter-syndrome-are-we-good-enough/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 063: Imposter Syndrome–are we good enough?</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>This week we welcome new Short Coat podcaster Caroline Sanderson who, along with Aline Sandouk, Greg Woods, and Kaci McCleary are ready represent the modern medical student. Including the feeling that all medical students get from time when they’re fac...This week we welcome new Short Coat podcaster Caroline Sanderson who, along with Aline Sandouk, Greg Woods, and Kaci McCleary are ready represent the modern medical student. Including the feeling that all medical students get from time when they're faced with medical school, which is that they are just not good enough. Imposter syndrome, the unrealistic expectations, and maybe the pressure exerted by the newfangled integration of basic and clinical years in medical school may all play into it.The Short Coat Podcast40:14Episode 062: Swipe right for surgeons, swipe left for psychiatristshttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-062-swipe-right-for-surgeons-swipe-left-for-psychiatrists/
Thu, 22 Jan 2015 17:30:01 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=459http://theshortcoat.com/episode-062-swipe-right-for-surgeons-swipe-left-for-psychiatrists/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-062-swipe-right-for-surgeons-swipe-left-for-psychiatrists/feed/0This time, Greg Woods, Lisa Wehr, Aline Sandouk, and Cole Cheney react to the latest news from Duke University on former HHMI cancer researcher Anil Potti‘s disgrace: that, contrary to what Duke said when the data-and-CV-falsification scandal broke in 2010, there was a whistleblower…and it was a medical student, who’d warned them in 2008. Bravery, … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-062-swipe-right-for-surgeons-swipe-left-for-psychiatrists/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 062: Swipe right for surgeons, swipe left for psychiatrists</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>This time, Greg Woods, Lisa Wehr, Aline Sandouk, and Cole Cheney react to the latest news from Duke University on former HHMI cancer researcher Anil Potti‘s disgrace: that, contrary to what Duke said when the data-and-CV-falsification scandal broke in ...Greg Woods, Lisa Wehr, Aline Sandouk, and Cole Cheney react to the latest news from Duke University on HHMI cancer researcher Anil Potti's disgrace: that, contrary to what Duke said when the scandal broke in 2010, there <em>was</em> a whistleblower...and it was a medical student. Bravery, money, Barbara Streisand, prestige, ego, fear...all these things come into play when researchers falsify, and when institutions cover it up.The Short Coat Podcast43:21Episode 061: Shakes on a Planehttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-061-shakes-on-a-plane/
Thu, 15 Jan 2015 17:30:15 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=446http://theshortcoat.com/episode-061-shakes-on-a-plane/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-061-shakes-on-a-plane/feed/0Miriam Murray and Keenan Laraway bring us tales from their residency interview trail, including Keenan’s real-life “is there a doctor in the house” moment during his flight from Washington to Chicago, with a guest appearance by John Boehner. Also with us are Corbin Weaver and Miriam’s brother Aaron, a simulated patient here at the CCOM … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-061-shakes-on-a-plane/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 061: Shakes on a Plane</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Miriam Murray and Keenan Laraway bring us tales from their residency interview trail, including Keenan’s real-life “is there a doctor in the house” moment during his flight from Washington to Chicago, with a guest appearance by John Boehner.Miriam Murray and Keenan Laraway--joined by Corbin Weaver and Miriam's brother Aaron Weiner--bring us tales from their residency interview trail, including Keenan's real-life "is there a doctor in the house" moment during his flight from Washington to Chicago, with a guest appearance by John Boehner.The Short Coat Podcast48:57Recess Rehash, Episode 018: America’s War on Poliohttp://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-episode-018-americas-war-on-polio/
Thu, 08 Jan 2015 17:15:51 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=435http://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-episode-018-americas-war-on-polio/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-episode-018-americas-war-on-polio/feed/0In this episode from way back, Natalie Ramirez, Zhi Xiong, and Mgbechi Erondu got to hang out with a real Pulitzer winner (!) and a nice man, David Oshinsky, PhD. He is the author of Polio: An American Story. From the papers of Jonas Salk, Albert Sabin, and other key players, Dr. Oshinsky records the … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/recess-rehash-episode-018-americas-war-on-polio/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Recess Rehash, Episode 018: America’s War on Polio</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>In this episode from way back, Natalie Ramirez, Zhi Xiong, and Mgbechi Erondu got to hang out with a real Pulitzer winner (!) and a nice man, David Oshinsky, PhD. He is the author of Polio: An American Story. From the papers of Jonas Salk,Share

In this episode from way back, Natalie Ramirez, Zhi Xiong, and Mgbechi Erondu got to hang out with a real Pulitzer winner (!) and a nice man, David Oshinsky, PhD. He is the author of Polio: An American Story. From the papers of Jonas Salk, Albert Sabin, and other key players, Dr. Oshinsky records the U.S. public health crisis of polio and the search for a cure in the early 1950s, a frightening time for all Americans.
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Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:00:03 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=416http://theshortcoat.com/episode-060-the-most-important-21-seconds-of-your-life/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-060-the-most-important-21-seconds-of-your-life/feed/0It’s the last show we’ll record this semester, and to mark it we’ll consider what went well for our hosts in their studies, what didn’t go so well, who helped them not go crazy, and what they’ll be doing differently in the coming year. Also, some very important news about how long it takes all … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-060-the-most-important-21-seconds-of-your-life/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 060: The Most Important 21 Seconds of Your Life</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>It’s the last show we’ll record this semester, and to mark it we’ll consider what went well for our hosts in their studies, what didn’t go so well, who helped them not go crazy, and what they’ll be doing differently in the coming year. Also,It's the last show we'll record this semester, and to mark it we'll consider what went well for our hosts in their studies, what didn't go so well, who helped them not go crazy, and what they'll be doing differently in the coming year. Also, some very important news about how long it takes all animals to urinate (There's a poll attached to this post, so visit http://theshortcoat.com to fill it out)The Short Coat Podcast46:00Episode 059: Doctor Psychopath Will See You Nowhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-059-doctor-psychopath-will-see-you-now/
Thu, 25 Dec 2014 18:00:26 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=409http://theshortcoat.com/episode-059-doctor-psychopath-will-see-you-now/#commentshttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-059-doctor-psychopath-will-see-you-now/feed/3Merry Christmas, if that’s your thing. This week, Aline Sandouk, Lisa Wehr, Greg Woods, and Kaci McCleary ponder the prevalence of psychological issues among doctors. It turns out, they’re messed up, especially surgeons. Keep away from those guys, unless you need a transplant. Also, Sierra Leone bans Christmas celebrations to avoid the spread of Ebola. … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-059-doctor-psychopath-will-see-you-now/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 059: Doctor Psychopath Will See You Now</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Merry Christmas, if that’s your thing. This week, Aline Sandouk, Lisa Wehr, Greg Woods, and Kaci McCleary ponder the prevalence of psychological issues among doctors. It turns out, they’re messed up, especially surgeons. Keep away from those guys,Merry Christmas, if that's your thing. This week, Aline Sandouk, Lisa Wehr, Greg Woods, and Kaci McCleary ponder the prevalence of psychological issues among doctors. It turns out, they're messed up, especially surgeons. Keep away from those guys, unless you need a transplant.The Short Coat Podcast34:56Episode 058: Privilege, Racism, and Allieshttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-058-privilege-racism-and-allies/
Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:14:37 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=401http://theshortcoat.com/episode-058-privilege-racism-and-allies/#commentshttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-058-privilege-racism-and-allies/feed/2The U.S. has recently (and not-so-recently) been rocked by the killings of black men by police; these events have spawned protests, among them the die-ins at medical schools around the country. Students Ben Quarshie, Kaci McCleary, Lisa Wehr, Greg Woods, and Aline Sandouk discuss these events, how non-minorities can take part in the conversation without screwing … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-058-privilege-racism-and-allies/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 058: Privilege, Racism, and Allies</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>The U.S. has recently (and not-so-recently) been rocked by the killings of black men by police; these events have spawned protests, among them the die-ins at medical schools around the country. Students Ben Quarshie, Kaci McCleary, Lisa Wehr,The U.S. has recently (and not-so-recently) been rocked by the killings of black men by police; these events have spawned protests, among them the die-ins at medical schools around the country. Students Ben Quarshie, Kaci McCleary, Lisa Wehr, Greg Woods, and Aline Sandouk discuss these events, how non-minorities can take part in the conversation without screwing it up, and why these events are important to medical students.The Short Coat Podcast42:33Episode 057: The Med Student Humblebraghttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-057-the-med-student-humblebrag/
Thu, 11 Dec 2014 18:00:08 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=391http://theshortcoat.com/episode-057-the-med-student-humblebrag/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-057-the-med-student-humblebrag/feed/0This time, Greg Woods, Aline Sandouk, Ethan Craig, Kaci McCleary, and Cole Cheney talk about the medical student humblebrag, as well as the score-comparison conversations that happen after exams, this despite the common reassurance from administrators and professors that these scores aren’t the most important thing about one’s medical school experience. Also, guys, is smoking deleting your … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-057-the-med-student-humblebrag/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 057: The Med Student Humblebrag</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>This time, Greg Woods, Aline Sandouk, Ethan Craig, Kaci McCleary, and Cole Cheney talk about the medical student humblebrag, as well as the score-comparison conversations that happen after exams, this despite the common reassurance from administrators ...This time, Greg Woods, Aline Sandouk, Ethan Craig, Kaci McCleary, and Cole Cheney talk about the medical student humblebrag, as well as the score-comparison conversations that happen after exams, this despite the common reassurance from administrators and professors that these scores aren't the most important thing about one's medical school experience.The Short Coat Podcast45:07Episode 056: The Lofstrums–Medical Missionaries in Tanzaniahttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-051-the-lofstrums-medical-missionaries-in-tanzania/
Thu, 04 Dec 2014 19:50:22 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=236http://theshortcoat.com/episode-051-the-lofstrums-medical-missionaries-in-tanzania/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-051-the-lofstrums-medical-missionaries-in-tanzania/feed/0Dr. Denny and nurse Paula Lofstrum are a pair of true medical missionaries who have spent many years traveling the world from Antarctica to Guatemala to Tanzania. Their journey together began in the late 1980s, when they embarked on a mission to Guatemala with a team of healthcare professionals. It was the first of several … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-051-the-lofstrums-medical-missionaries-in-tanzania/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 056: The Lofstrums–Medical Missionaries in Tanzania</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Dr. Denny and nurse Paula Lofstrum are a pair of true medical missionaries who have spent many years traveling the world from Antarctica to Guatemala to Tanzania. Their journey together began in the late 1980s,Dr. Denny and nurse Paula Lofstrum's journey together began in the late 1980s, when they embarked on a mission to Guatemala with a team of healthcare professionals. It was the first of several such trips until, in the early 2000s, they visited Iambi, Tanzania in East Africa. It was there that the Lofstrums would discover a new chapter in their mission work. In 2006 they formed International Health Partners in the US and Tanzania, which works to improve healthcare for the people of Tanzania.The Short Coat Podcast41:32Episode 055: Barbie is a Terrible Computer Engineerhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-055-barbie-is-a-terrible-computer-engineer/
Thu, 27 Nov 2014 20:00:57 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=372http://theshortcoat.com/episode-055-barbie-is-a-terrible-computer-engineer/#commentshttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-055-barbie-is-a-terrible-computer-engineer/feed/1Happy Thanksgiving! Have a heaping slice of Greg Woods, Lisa Wehr, Cole Cheney, and Corbin Weaver who cover the attention Mattel’s Barbie is getting for being a shockingly bad computer engineer, and whether and how this sort of bias against the competence of women appears in medical education. Also, kissing and hand dryers are really … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-055-barbie-is-a-terrible-computer-engineer/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 055: Barbie is a Terrible Computer Engineer</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Happy Thanksgiving! Have a heaping slice of Greg Woods, Lisa Wehr, Cole Cheney, and Corbin Weaver who cover the attention Mattel’s Barbie is getting for being a shockingly bad computer engineer, and whether and how this sort of bias against the compete...Happy Thanksgiving! This week, have a heaping slice of Greg Woods, Lisa Wehr, Cole Cheney, and Corbin Weaver who cover the attention Mattel's Barbie is getting for being a shockingly bad computer engineer, and whether and how this sort of bias against the competence of women appears in medical education. We also talk a lot about bacteria studies, for some reason.The Short Coat Podcast40:11Episode 054: Is Total Transparency the Best Medicine?http://theshortcoat.com/episode-054-is-total-transparency-the-best-medicine/
Thu, 20 Nov 2014 18:02:25 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=334http://theshortcoat.com/episode-054-is-total-transparency-the-best-medicine/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-054-is-total-transparency-the-best-medicine/feed/0This week, Dave begs listeners for reviews at Stitcher and iTunes, because he craves validation. And a listener tip (thanks, Twitter’s @Brady_Campbell) led Cole Cheney, Keenan Laraway, Matt Maves and Greg Woods to a discussion of one doctor’s campaign to get her colleagues to embrace total transparency–financial relationships with drug companies, personal values, the works. … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-054-is-total-transparency-the-best-medicine/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 054: Is Total Transparency the Best Medicine?</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>This week, Dave begs listeners for reviews at Stitcher and iTunes, because he craves validation. And a listener tip (thanks, Twitter’s @Brady_Campbell) led Cole Cheney, Keenan Laraway, Matt Maves and Greg Woods to a discussion of one doctor’s campaign...The Short Coats opine on one doc's quest to encourage her colleagues to adopt a policy of 'total transparency' with their patients--financial relationships, personal values, the whole shebang--in an effort to increase trust in the doctor/patient relationship. Also, happy World Vasectomy Day, direct brain-to-brain interfaces successfully demonstrated again, a woman has seizures when she hears Ne-Yo sing, and Google's new employee benefit.The Short Coat Podcast41:25Episode 053: Celebrity Look-Alikeshttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-xxx-title/
Thu, 13 Nov 2014 18:00:01 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=290http://theshortcoat.com/episode-xxx-title/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-xxx-title/feed/0Corbin Weaver, Kaci McCleary, Lisa Wehr, Greg Woods, Ben Quarshie and Cole Cheney were all available for podcasting this week, so I match them with their celebrity look-alikes. Also, we announce an internship for Iowa pre-meds, something we’re very excited about. We talk about Brittany Maynard’s decision to move to Oregon so that she could … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-xxx-title/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 053: Celebrity Look-Alikes</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Corbin Weaver, Kaci McCleary, Lisa Wehr, Greg Woods, Ben Quarshie and Cole Cheney were all available for podcasting this week, so I match them with their celebrity look-alikes. Also, we announce an internship for Iowa pre-meds,The Short Coats talk about Brittany Maynard’s decision to move to Oregon so that she could be in a position to end her suffering from glioblastoma by taking advantage of Oregon’s Death with Dignity law. Also, A 2-foot lungfish is removed from a brazilian man’s intestine, Internet social media disease tracking beats the WHO to the punch on Ebola, and mid-term voting’s effects on health issues around the country are all up for discussion this week.The Short Coat Podcast45:30Episode 052: Halloween Bro Casthttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-052-halloween-bro-cast/
Thu, 06 Nov 2014 18:00:29 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=267http://theshortcoat.com/episode-052-halloween-bro-cast/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-052-halloween-bro-cast/feed/0This week’s show, featuring Cole Cheney, Willis Hong, Lisa Wehr, and Matt Maves, was recorded on Halloween so just pretend it’s a week ago. Lisa couldn’t stay for the whole thing—she had to leave for a test—and without her moderating influence the show turned into a bro-cast. Cole isn’t happy with Ebola-quarantined Maine nurse Kaci … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-052-halloween-bro-cast/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 052: Halloween Bro Cast</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>This week’s show, featuring Cole Cheney, Willis Hong, Lisa Wehr, and Matt Maves, was recorded on Halloween so just pretend it’s a week ago. Lisa couldn’t stay for the whole thing—she had to leave for a test—and without her moderating influence the sho...ShareThis week’s show, featuring Cole Cheney, Willis Hong, Lisa Wehr, and Matt Maves, was recorded on Halloween so just pretend it’s a week ago. Lisa couldn’t stay for the whole thing—she had to leave for a test—and without her moderating influence the show turned into a bro-cast. Cole isn’t happy with Ebola-quarantined Maine nurse Kaci Hickox and her bike rides while quarantined, but Dave argues that perhaps nurses are pushing back against the political maneuverings of certain governors in public health issues, and the blame that the CDC and the media have been putting on them for the Dallas Presbyterian Hospital’s handling of the Eric Duncan’s Ebola fiasco. Also, JAMA Dermatology reports that top colleges and universities feature tanning beds as a lure for students. Scientists create adorable, tiny stomachs to study the the tummy. More scientists create less adorable but nevertheless tiny male reproductive organs for rabbit bros, getting us closer to the production of complex solid organs. CT-scans verify that chronic fatigue syndrome has a basis in the structures of the brain. Cole’s beard, which is notably full and lush in recent weeks, has been declared ‘not very peaceful’ by his hothouse yoga instructor, who doesn’t understand bros, I guess. And a proposal for the Medicine and Society course’s Wellness Passport component comes from research that bros who have more than 20 partners have reduced risk of prostate cancer.

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The opinions expressed in this feed and podcast are not those of the University of Iowa or the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine. And for the love of all that is holy, this isn’t medical advice you’re ge...]]>The Short Coat Podcast45:21Episode 051: Silent but Therapeutichttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-051-silent-but-therapeutic/
Thu, 30 Oct 2014 16:30:28 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=255http://theshortcoat.com/episode-051-silent-but-therapeutic/#commentshttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-051-silent-but-therapeutic/feed/2This week on The Short Coat Podcast, Lisa Wehr, Cole Cheney, Zhi Xiong, and Greg Woods are back with this week’s completely inadvertent theme: odoriferous treatments. Also we talk about how medical students do a lot of staring at the bark and missing the trees, and the scandalous and sexist mnemonics used in medical school for … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-051-silent-but-therapeutic/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 051: Silent but Therapeutic</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>This week on The Short Coat Podcast, Lisa Wehr, Cole Cheney, Zhi Xiong, and Greg Woods are back with this week’s completely inadvertent theme: odoriferous treatments. Also we talk about how medical students do a lot of staring at the bark and missing ...ShareThis week on The Short Coat Podcast, Lisa Wehr, Cole Cheney, Zhi Xiong, and Greg Woods are back with this week’s completely inadvertent theme: odoriferous treatments. Also we talk about how medical students do a lot of staring at the bark and missing the trees, and the scandalous and sexist mnemonics used in medical school for all that bark staring. Dave looks forward to the delivery of his iPad Air 2 and ditching his 2010 iPad 2 because iOS 8 destroyed it. U2’s Bono reveals that his silly glasses are a treatment for his glaucoma, making everyone feel bad for thinking he was just trying and failing to look cool. There is a evolutionary reason for the thick male skull, which seems to coincide with the appearance of The Three Stooges on the fossil record. Cole reveals he’s a beta male as evidenced by his reaction to blood draws, and how this reaction perpetuates the survival of the species. A British man fakes a 2-year coma to avoid court. Proposals for a robot force to deal with Ebola. The University of Exeter isolates a compound from the smell of flatulence that they think will treat diseases that are mediated by damage to mitochondria. Researchers peg when adult humans gained lactase and thus the ability to process milk, and as a result we are thankful that Lisa grew up on a dairy farm and explains why and how adults grew to do that. Scientists discover that our skin contains odor receptors, and a man with a spinal injury gets cells from his olfactory bulb transplanted into his spine and regains motion and sensation.

* Big Boobs Matter Most (I swear, that’s the title of the article, don’t fire me)
* Headstrong Hominids
* UK man faked coma for 2 years to avoid court
* Did Nose Cells Help Paralyzed Man Walk?
* Archaeology: The milk revolution
* Rotten egg gas holds key to healthcare therapies
]]>The Short Coat Podcast44:09Episode 050: “The Cheese Slid Off My Cracker”http://theshortcoat.com/episode-050-the-cheese-slid-off-my-cracker/
Thu, 23 Oct 2014 15:16:53 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=229http://theshortcoat.com/episode-050-the-cheese-slid-off-my-cracker/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-050-the-cheese-slid-off-my-cracker/feed/0It’s our 50th episode, and students Lisa Wehr, Matt Maves, Greg Woods, Cole Cheney, and Deep Bhat are on hand, and admissions recruiter Amy A’hearn stops by to address a listener’s Moment of Truth: are overseas medical mission trips still a good idea when you’re looking to add a little something to your CV as … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-050-the-cheese-slid-off-my-cracker/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 050: “The Cheese Slid Off My Cracker”</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>It’s our 50th episode, and students Lisa Wehr, Matt Maves, Greg Woods, Cole Cheney, and Deep Bhat are on hand, and admissions recruiter Amy A’hearn stops by to address a listener’s Moment of Truth: are overseas medical mission trips still a good idea w...ShareIt’s our 50th episode, and students Lisa Wehr, Matt Maves, Greg Woods, Cole Cheney, and Deep Bhat are on hand, and admissions recruiter Amy A’hearn stops by to address a listener’s Moment of Truth: are overseas medical mission trips still a good idea when you’re looking to add a little something to your CV as you prepare to apply to med school? She says, sure, but there are some gotchas you need to know about. Also, Facebook and Apple cover the costs for female employees to freeze their eggs. The first baby born from a transplanted uterus is doing fine. Withdrawal symptoms due to a Google Glass addiction are mistaken for alcohol withdrawal. Breast cancer awareness campaigns—are they trivializing with humor a serious disease? A woman’s “cheese slid off her cracker,” resulting in a fugue state that lasts 2400 miles, but shows that people are still looking out for each other. A berry’s juice, applied to some cancers, make them disappear, but (because Mother Nature hates us) it’s a pretty rare berry. Long Islanders’ are becoming allergic to red meat due to tick bites. We succumb to the Ebola coverage epidemic raging through America.

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The opinions expressed in this feed and podcast are not tho...]]>The Short Coat Podcast36:56Episode 046: What Keenan Can’t Say.http://theshortcoat.com/episode-046-what-keenan-cant-say/
Thu, 25 Sep 2014 14:33:28 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=147http://theshortcoat.com/episode-046-what-keenan-cant-say/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-046-what-keenan-cant-say/feed/0Keenan Laraway struggles to comprehend the rules on what you can say on a podcast, while the M1s suffer through their Anatomy and Biochem exams. Also, Matt Maves, Emily Reynolds, and Holly Van Den Beldt discuss the connection between healthcare staff, hand hygiene, and peer pressure; why parents feed their kids unhealthy foods (hint: it’s … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-046-what-keenan-cant-say/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 046: What Keenan Can’t Say.</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Keenan Laraway struggles to comprehend the rules on what you can say on a podcast, while the M1s suffer through their Anatomy and Biochem exams. Also, Matt Maves, Emily Reynolds, and Holly Van Den Beldt discuss the connection between healthcare staff,...ShareKeenan Laraway struggles to comprehend the rules on what you can say on a podcast, while the M1s suffer through their Anatomy and Biochem exams. Also, Matt Maves, Emily Reynolds, and Holly Van Den Beldt discuss the connection between healthcare staff, hand hygiene, and peer pressure; why parents feed their kids unhealthy foods (hint: it’s not because they don’t know what healthy food is); where superbugs may be hiding in hospitals, and what they’re doing while they’re skulking about; and some questionable dreaming research.Episode 046: What Keenan Can’t Say.

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Thu, 18 Sep 2014 13:48:58 +0000http://theshortcoat.com/?p=140http://theshortcoat.com/episode-045-research-day/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-045-research-day/feed/0On September 12, the Carver College of Medicine celebrated medical student’s efforts in reseasrch, and what better day than that for a ‘cast featuring student researchers? Cole Cheney hosts David Peters, Ezequiel Brown, Tyler Olson, and Emi Deumic to talk about their efforts in broadening medical knowledge and in learning about the world that researchers … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-045-research-day/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 045: Research Day!</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On September 12, the Carver College of Medicine celebrated medical student’s efforts in reseasrch, and what better day than that for a ‘cast featuring student researchers? Cole Cheney hosts David Peters, Ezequiel Brown, Tyler Olson,ShareOn September 12, the Carver College of Medicine celebrated medical student’s efforts in reseasrch, and what better day than that for a ‘cast featuring student researchers? Cole Cheney hosts David Peters, Ezequiel Brown, Tyler Olson, and Emi Deumic to talk about their efforts in broadening medical knowledge and in learning about the world that researchers inhabit. It’s a fascinating place, and it makes Cole talk funny.
Also, are scientists selfish about sharing data? Cornell cancer researcher talk…with patients, a radical new idea. And the hazards to funding posed by the ALS Ice Bucket challenge, and one MD/PhD student’s solution–the liquid nitrogen/dry ice bucket challenge to support NIH funding.
Listen: Episode 045: Research Day!
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The opinions expressed in this feed and podcast are not those of the University of Iowa or the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine.]]>The Short Coat Podcast39:06Episode 044: Peace Be With You, Russian Sex Geckoshttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-044-peace-be-with-you-russian-sex-geckos/
Thu, 11 Sep 2014 16:42:00 +0000http://shortcoat.apps-1and1.com/episode-044-peace-be-with-you-russian-sex-geckos/http://theshortcoat.com/episode-044-peace-be-with-you-russian-sex-geckos/#respondhttp://theshortcoat.com/episode-044-peace-be-with-you-russian-sex-geckos/feed/0Nathan Miller and Aline Sandouk return to react and discuss the latest news and info from the world of medicine and medical education. We say a little prayer for some Russian geckos sent into space for what should have been the time of their lives, but sadly wasn’t. We also applaud the NIH’s solution to … <a href="http://theshortcoat.com/episode-044-peace-be-with-you-russian-sex-geckos/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 044: Peace Be With You, Russian Sex Geckos</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Nathan Miller and Aline Sandouk return to react and discuss the latest news and info from the world of medicine and medical education. We say a little prayer for some Russian geckos sent into space for what should have been the time of their lives,Share
Nathan Miller and Aline Sandouk return to react and discuss the latest news and info from the world of medicine and medical education. We say a little prayer for some Russian geckos sent into space for what should have been the time of their lives, but sadly wasn’t.
We also applaud the NIH’s solution to the ethical dilemmas posed by the use of Henrietta Lacks’ so-called immortal cells in research (catch up on that by going back to episode 025). We talk about resident- and fourth-year suicides and what to do about the problem. We talk about Dr. Brian Goldman’s solution to medical mistakes: talking about them openly. And yet another innovative use of 3d printing: medication implants.Episode 044: Peace Be With You, Russian Sex Geckos
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